Posts by Christopher Nace
Confused by Vaccine Terminology? This Will Help
The COVID-19 pandemic is causing everyone to think about how vaccines work, what vaccines do, and a range of other vaccine-related issues. For many, this information is brand new, as are the processes being used to create the vaccines. Most vaccines require years before the FDA (Federal Drug Administration) will approve them. New science, such…
Read MoreEmployer Liability for Sexual Assault
Employers are generally liable for a hostile workplace, and for the conduct of their employees. If an employee sexually assaults another employee, or if a supervisor fails to address accusations of harassment, assault, or hostile work environment, the victim can file a claim to hold the employer liable. Employers will usually assert that the sexual…
Read MoreFemales Are Experiencing Long-Term COVID 19 Symptoms More Often
Every day it seems like there are new studies and reports on the unique ways COVID 19 is affecting different groups of people in different ways. From the start, the disease has been a clear danger for people over 65 and for people with pre-existing medical conditions. The disease is now affecting women differently and…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible if I Have an Allergic Reaction to the COVID-19 Vaccine?
As the coronavirus pandemic continues into 2021, experts predict the spread of the virus will only slow once a vaccine is readily available and administered to the general population. As the vaccine rollout goes into effect throughout the United States, millions of citizens are in line for vaccination against the COVID-19 virus. The great majority…
Read MoreWhere to Get a Forensic Exam After a Sexual Assault
A recent article from NBC News unveiled a tool allowing survivors of sexual assault to search for trained sexual assault nurse examiners (SANE) in their area. Sexual assault forensic exams, also called rape kits, are an important tool in collecting evidence to support arrest and conviction of the perpetrator. However, not all medical professionals are…
Read MoreSurgical Robots Are Here to Stay, Despite Lingering Concerns
What used to be routine but complicated medical tasks undertaken by human beings may soon be performed by moving, talking computerized devices. The future has been arriving in the medical field for some time but it seems that the machines are truly getting ready to take over, and that will create medical liability for a…
Read MoreNew Breakthrough In Traumatic Brain Injury Diagnosis
Medical device manufacturer Abbott recently received FDA clearance for the first handheld rapid blood test for concussions. This device is portable, provides information in 15 minutes, and can reduce the number of unnecessary CT scans for victims of head and brain injuries. Medical professionals and experts are hoping this new diagnostic tool will help save…
Read MoreCan the Use of Artificial Intelligence Reduce Malpractice Liability?
A recently published study found that physicians who follow recommendations from artificial intelligence (AI) software may be more shielded from liability than previously thought. Past research has indicated that laypeople (i.e., the general public) are resistant to AI, but this study shows that potential jurors are actually not strongly opposed to a physician’s acceptance of…
Read MoreSix Mistakes That Can Lead to Legal Malpractice
A career in the legal industry requires a high degree of professionalism, as well as adherence to certain rules and regulations. If an attorney fails to meet the standards of their industry and their client suffers as a result, the attorney may be held liable for legal malpractice. Legal malpractice typically occurs when a lawyer’s…
Read MoreCan the Measles Vaccine Protect Against COVID-19?
A recently-published study theorizes that the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine may help protect people from COVID-19. After analyzing their data, researchers came to the conclusion that people with higher levels of mumps antibodies tended to experience less severe cases of the coronavirus. Published in mBio, an open access journal published by the American…
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