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Despite having one of the most advanced healthcare systems in the world, the U.S. currently has the highest pregnancy-related death rate among developed nations. Maternal deaths rose 40% in 2021 from the previous year. Black women are particularly vulnerable, dying at significantly higher rates than other groups. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services…

Chicago, IL, November 8, 2023 – Jason Williams, an attorney at Smith LaCien LLP, served as chair of a highly intensive two-day conference –“Mastering the Medicine: Birth Injury and Medical Negligence” – hosted by the American Association for Justice (AAJ) on Nov. 2 and 3 at the Waldorf Astoria Buckhead in Atlanta, Ga. A prominent…

CHICAGO/November 2, 2023 – Smith LaCien LLP -Trial Lawyers has been recognized by Best Lawyers as a Tier 1 “2024 Best Law Firm” in two practice areas: Aviation Law and Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs. The firm also ranked high in mass/class action, medical malpractice and product liability. They served as co-lead counsel in the…