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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…

Last year, over 7,500 pedestrians tragically lost their lives while walking on roads. The number of fatalities shot up a whopping 77%, hitting a 40-year high. What’s behind this disturbing trend? One major factor is the proliferation of massive trucks and SUVs. They are bigger and bulkier than their predecessors, making them harder for drivers…

Falls are a major cause of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) in the U.S., affecting the elderly more than any other age group, according to our Chicago brain injury lawyers.  Seniors lose their balance more easily and fall off a ladder or slip on the ice more readily and lose the spring in their step. Some…

Labor Day weekend may be one of the last major times of the year for recreation on the Great Lakes, but that doesn’t mean the end of potential hazards on the lakes. Data from the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project shows that since 2018, roughly 20 people per year drown in one of the five…

The birth of a child should be a time of joy, but when complications arise and birth injuries occur, it can lead to a heart-wrenching and challenging situation for families. In such cases, parents may find themselves facing not only emotional turmoil but also the daunting task of understanding their legal rights. This is where…

CHICAGO, August 17, 2023 – Five attorneys from Smith LaCien LLP have been selected for inclusion in the 2024 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 attorney Carla A. Colaianni. Named as Best Lawyers in America® “Ones to…