Erin O'Brien
Erin O'Brien is a senior medico-legal writer and editor, with 25 years of experience authoring healthcare deliverables. Previously, Erin authored an award-winning column in the health and wellness sector, guest hosted a wellness radio show, and received an FMA Charlie Award for Excellence in Writing.
Erin has reviewed and completed case studies for thousands of medical malpractice cases, both plaintiff and defense nationwide, and was presented the US Chamber of Commerce Best Small Business Blue Ribbon designation. Erin is an experienced Medical Risk Consultant and device start-up project manager. She has consulted for numerous successful healthcare and bio-tech start-ups. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree at the University Of Wisconsin, Erin pursued an educational background in Healthcare Risk Management at the University of South Florida. Erin crafts her work with attention to detail, readability, healthcare marketing regulations, and medical standard of care.
Hospital Hit With $8M Verdict Over Botched Cesarean Section
A woman received an $8 million jury award after a negligent cesarean section led to two cardiac arrests and an emergency hysterectomy, finding Abington Memorial Hospital liable for malpractice.
Posted on August 7, 2023 in Featured & News
Philadelphia Child Abuse Case Ends in Massive Multi-Million Dollar Settlement
Philadelphia nonprofit Tabor Community Partners will pay $11 million to settle a lawsuit accusing them of inadequate care leading to severe injuries of an infant, while litigation continues against co-defendant Children's Hospital of Philadelphia for failing to report suspected abuse.
Posted on September 6, 2023 in Featured & News
$100 Million Nevada Settlement Awarded to Family of Helicopter Crash Victims
A Nevada judge has approved a $100 million cash settlement for the parents of a British tourist, who was among five people killed in a helicopter crash and fire in the Grand Canyon in 2018. The five British tourists included the newly married couple were enjoying their honeymoon on the Grand Canyon tour.
Posted on January 30, 2024 in Featured & News
Insurer Wants Out Of $16M Award For Worker's Fatal Fall
Insurer denies $16.5M coverage in fatal fall case, citing 9-year delayed notice, alleges inability to investigate and defend.
Posted on November 21, 2023 in Featured & News
Family Of 23-Year-Old Who Died From Ulcer Gets $30M
23-year-old Hannah Waite died in 2015 at Kindred Hospital in Tampa, following a two-month delay in treating a small intestinal ulcer. Exactly nine years to the day of her death, a Hillsborough County jury determined that her doctors were liable for her death and awarded her parents a $30 million verdict.
Posted on March 5, 2024 in Featured & News
Insurer Wants Out Of $16M Award For Worker's Fatal Fall
Insurer denies $16.5M coverage in fatal fall case, citing 9-year delayed notice, alleges inability to investigate and defend.
Posted on November 21, 2023 in Featured & News
Markel Must Pay $5M Settlement in Fatal Biking Accident
A $5 million settlement reached between a policyholder's employee and the estate of a woman fatally struck by a motor vehicle must be covered by Markel Insurance.
Posted on February 1, 2024
Man Awarded $7.8M After Fall In Burger King Bathroom
Florida man awarded $7.8 million in slip-and-fall lawsuit against Burger King franchisee after jury finds negligence caused injuries, highlighting the impact of medical records and challenging tort reform bill.
Posted on June 29, 2023 in Case Review & Featured