Washington, DC Has 5 Excellent Reasons to Pass the Infrastructure Bill
A pedestrian bridge collapsed over DC-295 on June 23, 2021, injuring five people. It shut down traffic for about 13 hours. It damaged a number of vehicles. About 25 gallons of fuel leaked onto the road and into storm drains. That’s a lot of numbers to take in, but every single one of them is…
Read MoreJury returns $10.8 Million Verdict in Cerebral Palsy Lawsuit Tried by Paulson & Nace
Paulson & Nace, PLLC obtained a $10.8 million jury verdict against Raleigh General Hospital (Beckley, West Virginia) and the United States of America on behalf of a child who developed cerebral palsy as a result of oxygen deprivation at the time of birth. Paulson & Nace partners Barry J. Nace and Matthew A. Nace worked…
Read MoreChristopher T. Nace Named to Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers List
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that partner Christopher T. Nace has been selected for inclusion in the 2021 Lawdragon 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers list. The list recognizes, and is limited to, the top 500 civil attorneys in the country. Lawdragon selects “attorneys through nominations, research and review by a board of…
Read MoreCan a Lawyer’s Specialty Affect a Legal Malpractice Claim?
It used to be the case that a lawyer could hang up his/her shingle and practice in a variety of legal areas. Nowadays, many lawyers represent clients in just a few practice areas. Some specialize (seeking designation through a state Supreme Court or the National Board of Trial advocacy) or focus on just one or…
Read MoreSexual Assault Statistics for Washington, DC
The past few years have seen a reckoning for sexual assault in terms of news coverage and state legislation. Across the country, we have seen laws that increase the penalties for rape, the time limits for filing civil claims regarding sexual assault, and condemnation for public figures who act abusively. The one thing we have…
Read MoreMedicare Costs May Increase for Some Procedures
Some medical procedures for people on Medicare may, starting on January 1, 2021, be classified as out-patient procedures instead of hospital procedures. The difference in classification affects the payment for the procedures. Generally, health-providers (such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and physicians) can charge more for hospital procedures than they can charge for outpatient procedures.…
Read MoreBanned, Experimental Stimulant Found in Weight Loss Supplements
A new study has revealed that an experimental stimulant drug, phenpromethamine, which was never approved for oral use, is part of weight loss and sports supplements being sold today. The stimulant, also called Vonedrine, dates back to World War II, when it was sold as a nasal inhaler. It was later withdrawn from the market.…
Read MoreAnother Cyclist Dies on Washington, DC’s Dangerous Roads
A 29-year-old man named Jim Pagels was killed this week in a chain reaction collision on Massachusetts Ave NW. An avid cyclist, Pagels had posted about the dangers of rising a bicycle in the Capital mere hours before he was struck by a car. Per the Washington Post: Pagels and a Kia were traveling west…
Read MoreKatherine MacElhiney Named 2020 Winner of Barry J. Nace Pursuit of Justice Scholarship
Paulson & Nace, PLLC is proud to announce that Katherine MacElhiney was selected as the 2020 winner of the Barry J. Nace Pursuit of Justice Scholarship! Kat is a 1L student at the University of San Francisco School of Law, slated to graduate in 2023. Kat’s passion for justice is deeply personal. The Ghost Ship…
Read MoreConfused 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…
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