ERB’S PALSY
Welcoming a new baby into the world can be one of the happiest days of your life. The most important and desired outcome on that special day is of course, a safe delivery, free of any harm to the baby and mother. Unfortunately, this is not always the case. A birth injury, characterized by damage...
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BLADDER INJURY DURING C-SECTION DELIVERY
The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) reports that Cesarean section (C-section) is the most common surgery performed in the United States. With more than 30% of deliveries resulting in caesarian section, it is important to be aware of childbirth-related injuries to the mother. Although surgery carries risks, bladder injury during cesarean delivery can be...
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PREVENTABLE MEDICAL MISTAKES IN HOSPITALS
Hospital-acquired conditions, also known as “never events”, are particularly awful medical mistakes that should not ever occur. Some examples of these preventable errors include: Operating on the wrong place on the patient’s body Discharging a newborn to the wrong parents Leaving a foreign object, such as a scalpel or sponge, inside the body Mismatched blood...
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The Causes of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Headaches, dizziness, concussion, loss of consciousness, forgetfulness, depression and nausea are some of the symptoms of traumatic brain injury. Traumatic brain injuries, or concussions, can be caused by blunt force to the head. According to the Centers for Disease Control, car accidents are one of the leading causes of traumatic brain injuries. Car accident victims...
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Pets Deserve Legal Protection Too
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) more than 60% of Americans have a pet and more than 35% of pet owners consider their pet to be a member of their family. Despite these statistics, Maryland has done little to enact and enforce laws designed to protect pets. As in other states, it is a...
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Winter Driving Safety Tips Can Help In A Pinch!
With February and March being the most snow-ridden months of the year, it is crucial that all Maryland residents are prepared to drive in these dangerous weather conditions. Not only do roads become slick when coated with snow and ice, they also pose serious safety hazards if not properly maintained. While we don’t like to...
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The Yost Legal Group launches new TV commercial To Help Parents of Infants With Cerebral Palsy
The CDC estimates that about 10,000 babies born every year in the United States suffer from cerebral palsy. What’s even more heartbreaking is that many of these cases are the result of a medical mistake by a doctor, nurse or other medical professional. The Yost Legal Group works closely with parents of infants and young...
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The Top 5 Most Significant Product Recalls of 2016
When making an important purchase, such as a mobile device or a vehicle, there are many factors that help in your decision making process. It is important to consider the potential safety risks associated with any product that you purchase. As consumers, we put our faith in manufacturers to deliver safe products and we trust...
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Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI) is Linked to Limited Arm and Hand Functions in Newborns
Adding a new member to the family is supposed to be one of the happiest times in a family’s life. But due to medical mistakes this is not the reality every family gets to enjoy. After child birth, parents and physicians may notice that one of the child’s arms appears limp or there is little...
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Keep Driving Safety a Top Priority During the Holidays!
The holidays bring many joys- family traditions, delicious food and most importantly, the cherished company of family and friends. While we get so wrapped up in the process of gift shopping, time in the kitchen and organizing holiday arrangements, we sometimes fail to consider driving safety around this chaotic time. Although we don’t like to...
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