Two years ago this month, Kaiser Health News (KHN) released an investigative article critical of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It revealed severe and dangerous shortcomings in
Merrick Garland served as the head prosecutor in the Oklahoma City bombing. Ketanji Brown Jackson served as the judge who ruled against President Donald Trump’s legal advisor, denying Don
Artificial intelligence (AI) used to be something only seen in futuristic movies. But the future is here, and one of the most exciting developments has been the use of AI in health care. This revolutionary technology will undoubtedly play a huge role in advancing medical…
Talcum powder has been linked to forms of cancer including mesothelioma and ovarian cancer. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with cancer after using talcum powder, the team at Smith & Johnson can help you get the compensation you deserve. Talcum Powder Personal…
A recent study by Parents Together highlights that less than 60% of parents will have their child vaccinated against COVID. This leaves approximately 40% of parents undecided or unwilling to
On June 1 an Illinois state court will hear a highly-anticipated trial over the alleged risk of Parkinson’s disease supposedly associated with exposure to the herbicide Paraquat. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit Thomas and Diana Hoffman claim Thomas Hoffman developed Parkinson’s disease after decades o
Alzheimer's disease is a devastating illness that affects over six million Americans aged 65 years and older. As Alzheimer's (the most common cause of dementia) progresses,
When experiencing a health issue, sometimes getting to the doctor is hard enough. Many times, you have to book an appointment far in advance and then sit in the waiting room for hours, only to get an average of 15-20 minutes with the physician. If…
It has been 18 years since Congress passed the Prison Rape Elimination Act, which officially called for a zero-tolerance policy while aiming to curb the sexual violence plaguing correctional institutions
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced on June 4 that Fisher-Price is issuing a recall of two products after four infants died while using the products. Fisher-Price’
Imagine that you are injured at work. Perhaps your injury is mild; maybe it’s more serious and requires medical attention. You notice the documentation about workers’ compensation posted in the break room. One of your coworkers, who recently settled his own workers’ compensation claim when…
