Health - The Legal Examiner (Page 17)

ParaGard IUD

In the fall of 2020, attorney Tim Smith, of Smith & Johnson Attorneys, filed two of the first lawsuits in Michigan against the manufacturer of the ParaGard IUD in Michigan Federal Court. The ParaGard IUD is a birth control device that doctors implant into women…

By Smith & Johnson, Attorneys, P.C.

/ 19 Feb 2021

Bayer agrees to another $2 billion to settle Roundup claims

Bayer, a company struggling for years to settle claims with those who say its weedkiller, Roundup, caused their non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, reached a $2 billion settlement recently to resolve future

By Yvette C. Hammett

/ 15 Feb 2021

Garden store shelf displaying containers of Roundup weed killer.

How to choose a personal injury lawyer

Countless TV and radio ads begin with: “If you’ve been injured in an accident…” The internet is filled with personal injury attorney websites touting “No Fees Unless We Recover

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 4 Feb 2021

Book titled ‘Personal Injury Law’ with a gavel and glasses on a gray table.

Wisconsin keeps mask mandate, for now

Wisconsin’s mask requirement still stands, for now at least, after the state’s legislature almost ended Gov. Tony Evers’ emergency health declaration Thursday, according to the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 29 Jan 2021

‘No Mask No Entry’ sign taped to a storefront in Queens, New York.

Coronavirus contact tracing raises privacy concerns

Legal issues concerning data privacy aren’t new, of course. But what if personal information is necessary to help protect the public health of your state or your local community?

By Michael Candelaria

/ 29 Jan 2021

Illustration of a contact tracing system used in the United States.

What Are The Most Common Birth Injuries?

Every expectant parent hopes for a successful labor and delivery, resulting in a healthy baby. However, thousands of children in the United States suffer birth injuries every year. Many of the injuries are because of a mistake caused by a doctor, nurse, surgeon, or another…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 27 Jan 2021

What Are The Most Common Birth Injuries?

Your family might need a power of attorney right now. Here's why.

People are likely to become mentally incapacitated before they die. Giving someone you trust power of attorney helps protect you.

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 26 Jan 2021

Hand filling out a power of attorney form for health care decisions.

Vaccine Injuries: What Are Your Rights?

The COVID-19 vaccination has been one of the top headlines for months and will undoubtedly continue to be in the spotlight for a long time to come. It was developed incredibly fast compared to other vaccines to curb the virus’s unstoppable spread and has already…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 19 Jan 2021

What You Should Know About Labor and Delivery Negligence

The experience of pregnancy and bringing a baby into the world is both exciting and intense. In most cases, although painful and perhaps scary, deliveries go well. However, unfortunately, labor and delivery mistakes happen every day, resulting in possible injuries to the newborn and the…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 13 Jan 2021

What You Should Know About Labor and Delivery Negligence

How to calculate personal injury damages

How much can you get if your leg is broken in a car accident and you miss 12 weeks of work? What amount will a jury award if you fall

By Katherine Snow Smith

/ 7 Jan 2021

Concept image for personal injury law featuring a book and a stethoscope.

Consider These Cerebral Palsy Treatments Before Heading Into the OR

In the United States, every three babies born out of every thousand are affected with cerebral palsy (CP). Children with CP find it difficult, if not impossible, to walk, stand, or even sit up. They also can suffer from speech disorders, deafness, visual impairments and…

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 21 Dec 2020

Consider These Cerebral Palsy Treatments Before Heading Into the OR

Transgender youth targeted by state legislatures

State legislators across the country already have started filing bills for their 2021 sessions that would target the rights of transgender youth. Transgender rights activists are preparing to fight what

By Elaine Silvestrini

/ 11 Dec 2020