Posted on June 28th, 2019 by Elizabeth
In the 1950s, it wasn’t hard to find a pregnant woman who smoked cigarettes and drank regularly without giving these behaviors a second thought. Doctors even smoked in the exam rooms during prenatal visits. Smoking was, indeed, the thing to do. Smoking, however, is now known to increase the risk of health problems, birth defects, […]
Posted on June 11th, 2019 by Elizabeth
Being denied your claim after a car accident is terrifying, especially if you’re one of the unlucky Michigan residents who have suffered permanent injury from a catastrophic car crash. Michigan has long been known for its compassion in making sure that accident victims receive the compensation they need for medical costs and care. Until now.
Posted on May 2nd, 2019 by Elizabeth
Millions of women have undergone a procedure to have synthetic vaginal mesh implanted to prevent the sagging of the bladder, uterus, and other organs into the vaginal area, also known as pelvic organ prolapse or pelvic floor disorder. Now, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has halted the sale and distribution of what they consider […]
Posted on April 30th, 2019 by Gerald Thurswell
At the beginning of 2018, Michigan imposed new rules and regulations for retaining and disclosing video and audio records of footage obtained on police body cameras. At the present time, these recordings are generally to remain exempt from public records requests, such as when a police officer makes the body cam recording while at a […]
Posted on April 29th, 2019 by Gerald Thurswell
Americans have a right to seek benefits, including Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) Benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits, which the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides. However, the process of obtaining these benefits and/or appealing a denial of benefits can be complex. In some instances, it may even take several attempts for you to […]
In December 2023, Michigan’s Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed a bipartisan bill that holds drug companies accountable for wrongdoing. People harmed by prescription drugs now have...
Fidgets are all the rage and come in many shapes and sizes. Some are squishy and quiet, others click and clack. And then there are...
A recent report from the Joint Commission found that there is an “alarming rise” in assaults and rape in hospitals and medical facilities. The first...
