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Does the patient in your case have a nasal fracture?

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Mitigation, Surgical proceduresBy Tara Godoy

According to Dr. Greg Gilbert, from Stanford University Medical Center, x-rays of the nose serve no purpose in diagnosing nasal fractures: “A nasal fracture is a clinical diagnosis and not one that should be made…

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What is a nasal fracture, really?

Assault, Blunt Force Trauma, Domestic Violence, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Mitigation, Surgical proceduresBy Tara Godoy

Nasal fractures are the most common facial fracture and the third most common fracture of any bone in the body. They most frequently occur as a result of assault or motor vehicle collisions. What we…

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MDMA / Molly: Legal Implications

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Molly is in the same Schedule I category of illegal drugs as heroin, LSD and marijuana. In 2010 the U.S. government initiated severe fines and lengthy jail time for those discovered manufacturing and/or distributing ecstasy.…

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We are looking for 2 more nurses!

Company Events and UpdatesBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Please check out our current openings page to find out more information.

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Dangers of Molly / MDMA

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

MDMA addiction poses a danger as life threatening symptoms develop including irregular heart rhythms, high blood pressure that can lead to a heart attack or stroke, bleeding in the brain, organ damage and hyperthermia. Hyperthermia…

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Last Chance to Register!

Company Events and Updates, Criminal LawBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

4 hours MCLE available for $125! Register now for our Medical Record Review workshop. May 9th Workshop (Orange County, CA) registration will close 4/15 at midnight. September 12th (Sacramento, CA) registration still open. Our intensive workshop on…

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MDMA / Molly: Use & Effects

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Referred to as ecstasy, the love drug, lover’s speed, X, and Molly (short for molecule), this drug can be used in powder form for snorting or smoking; or most commonly through oral ingestion as a…

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MDMA / Molly: Overview

DUI, Psych/Mental Health, ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The substance, 3, 4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) was first synthesized in Germany in the early 1900s by Merck and Co. At that time there was no defined medical use for the product. Through time studies began to…

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Veterans’ Court

DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

The purpose of veterans’ court is to assist veterans who are accused of crimes that occurred as they are adjusting to civilian life. There is an extensive screening process for veterans who apply. The courts…

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Hip Dislocation: Legal Implications

Civil Law, Emergency Department, Malpractice, Surgical proceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

When considering taking legal action for possible medical negligence related to delayed reduction in a traumatic hip dislocation, there are many factors that need to be considered. There are other causes of avascular necrosis. Examples…

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Veterans: Blast Injury

Blunt Force Trauma, DUI, Mitigation, Psych/Mental Health, Psych/Mental Health (Civil), ToxicologyBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

Blast injury-the signature wound of the war in Iraq and Afghanistan. It is always wise to ask a veteran client who has served in the Middle East if he or she was ever exposed to…

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Avascular Necrosis

Civil Law, Malpractice, Missed Diagnoses, Surgical proceduresBy Godoy Medical Forensics, Inc.

It has been shown that the risk for vascular complications is significantly higher if a dislocated hip is not able to be reduced within 6 hours after the initial injury. A more positive prognosis also…

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