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CHICAGO – Brian LaCien, a founding partner of Smith LaCien LLP – Trial Lawyers was appointed to the leadership of the Professional Negligence Section of the American Association for Justice at the annual meeting. The Professional Negligence Section focuses on medical negligence cases but also covers litigation on other negligence cases, including those involving lawyers,…

CHICAGO, August 18, 2025 – Six attorneys from Smith LaCien LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2026 Chicago metro edition of The Best Lawyers in America®, a premier attorney rating guide. They are founding partners Todd A. Smith and Brian LaCien, and attorneys Jason Williams and Carla A. Colaianni. Named as The Best…

Misdiagnosis – including missed, delayed, and wrong diagnoses – leads to an estimated 371,000 deaths and 424,000 permanent disabilities in the U.S. each year, according to a 2021 study. To address the problem, the Centers for Disease Control and two agencies released last year a diagnostic error “toolkit” for hospital leaders and health care personnel….

Car accidents are terrifying and traumatic experiences, especially if the crash ends in serious injury to you or a loved one. Unfortunately, the distress doesn’t always end with the crash and immediate aftermath. While you’re dealing with your physical and emotional recovery after an Illinois car accident, there are also legal requirements that Illinois expects…

Large trucks are necessary for the nation’s supply system, but they also present a significant hazard to smaller vehicles on the road. Because many trucks cross state lines, they fall under regulation by the federal government as well as Illinois’ trucking laws, many of which are safety regulations meant to minimize the risk of accidents…