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Research Shows COVID-19 Vaccine Safe for Pregnant Women

Encouraging news for those who are pregnant and choose to receive a Pfizer or Moderna mRNA COVID-19 vaccine.

/ 21 Jun 2021

African American Doctor Giving Coronavirus Vaccine Injection Shot To Pregnant Woman, Wearing Protective Face Mask In Clinic Hospital.

FDA Approval of Alzheimer's Drug Causes Advisors to Resign

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,

By Katy Boose

/ 17 Jun 2021

IV bag with saline drip slowly administering fluid in a hospital room.

What Types of Health Issues Deserve a Second Opinion?

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…

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 17 Jun 2021

What Types of Health Issues Deserve a Second Opinion?

Actions Taken Against Those Abusing Women in Prison

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

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 16 Jun 2021

Security fence surrounding a prison facility.

What Happens if Teens and Parents Disagree on COVID Vaccine?

Now that Americans as young as 12 are eligible to receive a Pfizer-BioNtech or Moderna COVID vaccine, the question becomes whether teens and parents disagree on getting one. There are

By Katy Boose

/ 14 Jun 2021

Father scolding his teenage son who is playing a smartphone game and ignoring him.

Johnson & Johnson $2 Billion Baby Powder Verdict Appeal Rejected

The nation’s highest court refused on June 1 to hear an appeal from household giant Johnson & Johnson. $2 billion was awarded to women who sued the company over

By Libby Baldwin

/ 7 Jun 2021

Close-up of a white bottle of Johnson’s Baby Powder on a table.

Changes Considered on How Military Handles Sexual Assault

It has been one year since the dismembered body of Vanessa Guillen was found near the Leon River in Texas. In the middle of a raging pandemic, the tragedy pushed

By Piper Jones Castillo

/ 4 Jun 2021

Female soldier in military uniform sitting on a couch with an American flag in the background.

Status of COVID-19 Vaccines for Children

As more and more adults have received COVID-19 vaccines, eyes turn to those under 18. In May, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) granted Pfizer-BioNTech’s vaccine emergency

By Katy Boose

/ 1 Jun 2021

Female healthcare worker administering a vaccination shot to a child.

Third ParaGard IUD Case Filed

We filed our third Michigan Paragard IUD case last week in the Federal Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. The ParaGard IUD has a propensity to break at its arms upon removal (also known as explant), sometimes resulting in serious injuries. Its tendency to break…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 27 May 2021

Is It Just a Headache or Something More Serious?

Imagine you develop a terrible headache. Not your typical headache, but something like a migraine. Lights and sounds are painful; moving seems impossible. You suspect something is wrong and go to a doctor. After a quick assessment, your doctor diagnoses you with a migraine or…

By Andrew D'Arcy

/ 27 May 2021

Is It Just a Headache or Something More Serious?

Can Schools Require COVID-19 Vaccines?

As Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine was approved for those as young as 12, back to school could look similar to previous years. As millions of students return to school in

By Katy Boose

/ 18 May 2021

Nurse holding a syringe before administering a COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine.

Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Injury Claims

Victims had been waiting an extended period of time to either receive compensation or information concerning a rejected claim through the Countermeasures Injury Compensation Program.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 11 May 2021

Some ampoules with ncov-2019 vaccine in a box.