Having a child is a life-changing experience and should be a joyous time for families. But sometimes, something goes wrong before, during, or soon after childbirth and the baby or mother suffers a birth injury. When this happens, it’s normal to feel overwhelmed, upset and…
Last week, the former prince of the Catholic Church, Theodore McCarrick appeared in a Dedham MA criminal court room to answer charges that he had sexually molested a minor boy 50 years ago. As expected, he pled not guilty. The presiding judge ordered $5,000 bail,…
Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in children. Cerebral palsy symptoms can be severe and debilitating, while other times the symptoms are not as easy for others to see, creating more of a secret struggle only the affected individual and the family…
Every 24 seconds, a fire department in the U.S. responds to a fire. Some of these fires are put out without property damage or injury, but others lead to financial ruin and tragedy. In 2019, the National Fire Protection Association estimates that fires caused roughly…
With the increase of devastating weather events, like the recent flooding in Tennessee and Hurricane Ida making landfall in Louisiana, there are certain things you can do to stay safe
On August 23, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted final approval to Pfizer-BioNTech’s Covid-19 vaccine. Previously the vaccine was available to the public under
When you’re injured on the job, your top priority is finding a way to feel better again. However, there is something you need to know. Once you become aware of a workplace injury, you have 30 days in Florida to notify your employer of your…
New Michigan Legislation Allows Clean Slate for First-Time OWI Offenders Governor Whitmer recently signed legislation allowing for clean slate expungement of convictions for first violation of operating while intoxicated (OWI). The new House Bill, signed into legislation on Monday, August 23rd, is e
Since the pandemic’s start, more than 38-million cases of COVID-19 have been reported in the U.S., and well over 600,000 Americans have died. The Delta
If you or a loved one have been injured due to a defective IVC filter, our team of mass tort personal injury attorneys at Smith & Johnson are ready to represent you and get you the compensation you are owed. Contact attorney Tim Smith today…
When a crime is committed, there is a limited period of time afterward when the crime can be reported to the authorities and charges filed. In most states, there are
