Paulson & Nace Files Class Action Lawsuit Alleging Race-Norming Practices in NFL Benefit Plans
Partner Christopher T. Nace of Paulson & Nace, PLLC is representing former NFL players Stacey Bailey and Eric Curry in a class action lawsuit against multiple plaintiffs, alleging that the use of illegal race-norming practices led to lower disability payments for Black applicants. This is the second class-action lawsuit filed which alleges such discriminatory practices…
Read MoreThe Long-Term Prognosis of Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a condition that can affect a person for the rest of their life. While the condition itself will not worsen, the symptoms and risks associated with this disorder can become worse over time, causing individuals to develop long-term complications. As a result, many children with cerebral palsy may experience chronic pain,…
Read MoreStrokes Change Lives Entirely
Strokes are life-threatening and dangerous conditions that can change a person’s entire life within minutes. Patients who survive the stroke are likely to require long-term, potentially life-long, care. But it is not only their lives which are affected; the lives of their loved ones can change permanently, too. The American Stroke Association describes a stroke…
Read MoreRoadway Debris from Trucks Makes Travel Risky in D.C.
Highways and roadways throughout Washington, D.C. are often filled with various types of commercial trucks. Even though 18-wheelers are restricted in many parts of the city, there are plenty of smaller trucks used to pick up trash, deliver food and household goods, carry out construction tasks, and so much more. It is extremely important for…
Read MoreWhat are the Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Lawsuits?
Medical malpractice occurs when healthcare providers, such as doctors, nurses, or hospitals, fail to meet the standard of care expected in the medical profession, resulting in harm or injury to patients. These cases can be complex, often involving issues of negligence, misdiagnosis, surgical errors, medication mistakes, and more. A study in BMJ estimates that hospital errors…
Read MoreWhat is the Difference Between Medical Malpractice and Medical Battery?
The primary difference between medical malpractice and medical battery lies in the nature of a healthcare provider’s actions. Medical malpractice involves negligence or a failure to meet the standard of care, while medical battery involves intentional and unauthorized physical contact or procedures performed on a patient without their consent. Both types of claims can result…
Read MoreWhen Doctors Drop Babies During Delivery
A soon-to-be-mother thinks about what the birth of her child will be like throughout her entire pregnancy. No matter how many stories she hears or videos she watches, she knows it’s one of those things that you have to experience to really know how it’s going to work. Babies just aren’t predictable. Still, she knows…
Read MoreHow Anesthesia Errors Can Lead to Brain Damage
Although the majority of surgeries require some form of anesthesia, the use of anesthesia always carries some level of risk to the patient. For this reason, the administration of anesthesia must be carried out with great care and precision in conjunction with proper diagnosis and patient monitoring. Unfortunately, errors and subsequent complications do occur in…
Read MoreIs Bowel Perforation During Surgery Always Medical Negligence?
Bowel perforation, also known as intestinal perforation, is a hole in the wall of the intestine. It can occur anywhere in the small intestine or large intestine. Bowel perforation is a medical emergency and requires immediate treatment. A bowel perforation, or a nicked bowel, occurs when a hole is made in the bowel or anywhere…
Read MoreWhat Are the Most Common Types of Hospital Acquired Infections?
When a patient becomes ill with an infection after having been admitted to the hospital for the treatment of an unrelated condition (or within three days of being discharged, and with no existing signs of infection, it can be said to be a hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infection. Healthcare-associated infections are preventable and they represent a…
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