Thousands of Indiana residents living near an old lead smelting plant are being forced out of their homes due to widespread environmental contamination. For more than 30 years, emissions from a now defunct lead refinery have seeped into the region’s soil and water, creating a dangerous and potentially hazardous situation for nearby communities. Children in these areas are undergoing testing to determine if they have been exposed to dangerous levels of lead. Unfortunately, the residents…
High Lead Concentration in Soil Leaves Thousands of Indiana Children at Risk for Lead Poisoning 
Oct07
Misuse of Pitocin Can Cause Birth Injury and Uterine Rupture 
Oct03
Not every woman’s labor is ideal. Some women need medication to help start (induce) labor or manage the length of time the woman is in labor. It is relatively common for pregnant women to be administered Pitocin (or its generic, oxytocin) to manage labor. Pitocin stimulates the uterus, helping to produce contractions. The problem is that Pitocin can take up to 40 minutes to fully kick in. Contractions during labor occur in a “squeeze and…
California Woman Sues Johnson & Johnson, Claims Company Failed to Warn that Talcum Powder Products May be Linked to Ovarian Cancer 
Sep27
Thousands of pending lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson allege that the company failed to warn their customers about the potential link between regular use of talcum powder for feminine hygiene purposes and an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer. The most recent talcum powder ovarian cancer case against Johnson & Johnson began this week in St. Louis, MO. The Plaintiff in this case is a California woman that was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2012….
People Are Injured Every Day Due to Distracted Driving Across Maryland 
Sep14
Distracted driving is a selfish decision that thousands of Americans make every day. When drivers choose to be distracted on their phone instead of concentrating on the road, they are not only putting their own lives on the line, but also the innocent lives of motorists and pedestrians around them. Looking at Maryland specifically, it was found that 80 people are injured everyday due to distracted drivers. Not to mention there are 53,000 distracted driving…
Sleep Apnea Sufferers Have a Higher Risk of Hypoxia During Surgery 
Sep12
Sleep apnea is a disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts while the individual is asleep. Since it is a disruption to REM sleep, those affected often feel fatigued during the day or wake up with headaches and have difficulty with irritability and paying attention. It is also uncontrollable, which can make it potentially dangerous to those who suffer from it. Sleep apnea can cause complications when a patient is put under anesthesia for surgery….
FDA Recommends Against Ovarian Cancer Screening Tests 
Sep08
The FDA is alerting women about the risks associated with the use of tests being marketed as ovarian cancer screening tests. The FDA warns that these tests may result in “false-negatives” in women that are at high risk for ovarian cancer, thereby discouraging them from seeking the immediate medical treatment they need. Ovarian cancer is the fifth leading cause of cancer related deaths among women in the U.S. and results in an estimated 15,000 deaths…
September is National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month 
Sep07
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, and at The Yost Legal Group we want to help educate you on the causes and treatments of ovarian cancer, as well as provide resources for families that are dealing with this serious illness. By raising awareness and increasing education about ovarian cancer, we can all do our part to help prevent new cases from occurring in the future. About Ovarian Cancer Ovarian cancer occurs when cells within the…
Happy Labor Day from The Yost Legal Group! 
Sep02
The attorneys and staff at the Yost Legal Group wish you and your family a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend! Please enjoy your holiday weekend responsibly. Labor Day is one of the busiest travel periods of the year. More cars and vehicles on the road means that drivers face an increased risk of being involved in traffic accidents. During the long weekend, it is extremely important to be aware of your surroundings on the road…
Medical Professionals Often Fail to Diagnose Pulmonary Embolism 
Aug31
Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a leading cause of preventable death in the United States, where it is estimated that at least 100,000 Americans die of PE every year. Pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot travels to the lungs, where it gets stuck and blocks blood flow, causing fluid and pressure buildup, damage to lung tissue and, in serious cases, cardiac arrest and sudden death. The blood clots which travel to the lungs to become…
Prince George’s Hospital NICU Shut Down After Infants are Exposed to Dangerous Bacteria 
Aug10
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Prince George’s Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD has been shut down following the discovery of a dangerous, and potentially deadly, form of bacteria. Infants at the NICU are currently being transferred to other hospitals in an effort to prevent the spread of bacterial infections. At this time, nine infant patients have been transferred out of the Prince George’s Hospital Center NICU. Infants in the NICU may have been…
