A Cyberattack on a Hospital Led to the Death of a Child
Cybersecurity oversights of a hospital in Mobile initially left a newly delivered baby with brain injuries, eventually leading to the child’s death. The 2021 July ransomware attack comes two years after a previous cybersecurity attack on the hospital, leaving patients’ lives at risk. While this is the first recorded death resulting from a cybersecurity attack,…
Read MoreBlood Pressure Medications Recalled Due to Carcinogen Levels
In the United States, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is responsible for ensuring that medicine distributed on the market is effectively tested before being consumed by anyone. Even after a form of medicine is distributed on the market, the FDA still has an obligation to American consumers to continue to monitor the medicine for…
Read MoreDC Metro Suspended Following Serious Train Accident
Residents of the DMV (D.C., Maryland, and Virginia) area are aware of the many issues associated with the Metro rail system. Even before the pandemic, delays were common for the rail system due to various reasons. These delays have been inconvenient, but perhaps we should be thankful. Given the number of serious problems with the…
Read MorePaulson & Nace, PLLC Named to Best Law Firms for 2022
Great news! The team at Paulson & Nace, PLLC is pleased to announce our inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms, 2022 Edition. Our firm was named a Tier 1 firm in Washington D.C. for outstanding work in the areas of Medical Malpractice Law and Personal Injury Litigation for plaintiffs. Additionally, we…
Read MoreTeachers: So Much More Than Just Classroom Educators. Paulson & Nace, PLLC Thanks Them.
It’s that time of year again! Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to participate in Injury Board’s Day of Action 2021. This year we will be expressing our gratitude for essential workers in our community through a donation of 10 CIRCA restaurant gift cards to the teachers at Living Classrooms. Coronavirus has been hard on…
Read MoreApple Reveals Technology to Detect Inappropriate Images
Earlier this month, Apple revealed its plans to deploy new technology within iOS, macOS, watchOS, and iMessage that will help detect any potential child sexual abuse material (CSAM). For devices in the United States, new versions of iOS and iPadOS will contain new applications of cryptography that will help limit the spread of child sexual…
Read MoreActress Christina Applegate Reveals She Has Multiple Sclerosis
Christina Applegate is the latest celebrity to reveal that she has been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). The Emmy-award winning actress took to Twitter a few weeks ago and shared her diagnosis with the world. Since becoming aware of her diagnosis a few months ago, Applegate has expressed gratitude for the many people who have…
Read MoreNew Data Shows Health Problems from Vaping
Juul, one of the most prominent e-cigarette companies in the United States, is facing multiple lawsuits for engaging in predatory marketing practices and producing dangerous products. The production of these defective e-cigarettes has caused multiple physical and mental health problems for many teenagers. What are the physical health problems caused by vaping? According to data…
Read MoreWhat You Should Know About Booster Shots for COVID-19 Vaccines
While there is still much more information to gather about the Delta variant of the coronavirus pandemic, there are several things we do know. The first fact is that the Delta variant is more contagious than any other virus strain, the first Delta case was identified in December of 2020, and by the end of…
Read MorePotentially Deadly Medical Software Defect Leads to Recall by Baxter Healthcare
On July 7, 2021, Baxter Healthcare had to recall one of its software programs due to a defect that can cause fatal injury or death. The product in question is the Dose IQ Safety Software, which is a standalone, computer-based software program that healthcare providers use to store dosing information for their patients. Some healthcare…
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