Posts by Samantha L. Peters
Can a Massage Cause a Carotid Artery Dissection?
According to an article published by NBC News, a 41-year-old mother, Stefanie Smith, recently died while returning home on a plane from the Dominican Republic. Reports say, she started having convulsions in the middle of the flight. Convulsions typically indicate that a person is suffering from a seizure, infection, traumatic brain injury, or a high…
Read MoreWashington, DC Is #4 for Fetal Deaths
For the past 15 years, fetal deaths, also known as stillbirths, have declined in the United States. However, stillbirths in the District of Columbia have exceeded the national average for the last 10+ years. According to the 2022 DC Health Infant Mortality Report, non-Hispanic Black babies were three to five times more likely to die in…
Read MoreWhat Are the Four “D”s of Medical Malpractice?
The four “D”s of medical malpractice are: Duty, Deviation from standard of care, Damages, and Direct cause. All four of these elements are legally required and must be established in order to file a medical malpractice claim and pursue damages successfully. If you’re unsure if your experiences fit within these boundaries, the best thing you…
Read MoreMedical Malpractice and Telemedicine
Telemedicine is a helpful tool, especially for folks who live in rural and remote areas, or who cannot afford to take a day off work to visit a doctor’s office. Telemedicine can also be beneficial to doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals as they do not have to come into direct contact with so many…
Read MoreOlympian Allyson Felix’s Highlights the Risks Black Mothers Face
Allyson Felix, renowned Olympic sprinter, recently shared her personal experience in an interview with Meet the Press, shedding light on the significant risks Black mothers face during pregnancy. Felix expressed her surprise at being at risk and emphasized the importance of being informed about potential complications, particularly preeclampsia, a condition she was unfamiliar with. Despite…
Read MoreCan Medical Negligence Lead to Preterm Birth?
Having a baby should be an exciting time for a mother. While many babies are delivered without a problem, there are also many instances where there is a problem or issue during the pregnancy, leading to an early delivery. Having a preterm birth is a scary time, as it can be dangerous for the baby.…
Read MoreDrugs Like Ozempic Shouldn’t Be Prescribed to Children
The world has always focused on appearances. The beauty of the human body and what it should look like in order for it to be admired has shifted over the centuries. Most recently, reaching popularity in the 90s, there has been a growing desire to be thin. With that desire came the production of weight…
Read MoreDangerous Mistakes Tripled in Maryland Hospitals
In the realm of healthcare, trust is the cornerstone upon which every successful patient-provider relationship is built. We rely on hospitals to be sanctuaries of healing, places where expertise and compassion converge. However, recent revelations about patient safety in Maryland have cast a sobering light on the state of affairs within its hospitals. Between 2019…
Read MoreEPA Moves to Limit Lead Fuel in Aviation
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it has found that lead from airplane fuel is a danger to public health, opening the doors for the agency to limit lead fuel in aviation. According to the Washington Post, “More than 170,000 smaller planes, known as piston-engine aircraft, still use leaded gasoline, according to the EPA, and…
Read MorePaulson & Nace, PLLC Named to Best Law Firms for 2024
The team at Paulson & Nace, PLLC is pleased to announce our inclusion in U.S. News & World Report’s Best Law Firms, 2024 Edition. We were 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 were also selected as…
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