Happy Thanksgiving from The Yost Legal Group!
At The Yost Legal Group, we want to wish you and your family a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving! The Yost Legal Group hopes that you have an opportunity to relax and enjoy this time with your friends and family this holiday weekend. Thanksgiving is an important time to connect with those that are closest to...
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Helpful Halloween Safety Tips from The Yost Legal Group
This Saturday is Halloween, and children and families all over Baltimore are preparing their scariest decorations and costumes. Unfortunately, statistics show that Halloween is one of the most dangerous times of the year for young pedestrians. According to the Center for Disease Control, children are more than twice as likely to be hit by a...
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Maryland to Expand Lead Poisoning Tests to Include All Children Ages 1 and 2
Lead poisoning is a serious health issue that has plagued some of Baltimore’s most vulnerable neighborhoods for generations. Exposure to lead paint, especially in young children, can cause serious physical and neurological damage. Unfortunately, many families living in homes that contain lead are not aware of the problem until it is too late. Now, a...
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Understanding the Signs and Symptoms of a Traumatic Brain Injury
Traumatic Brain Injuries can be life-altering events for both the individual and for the injured person’s family. These severe head injuries often result in permanent disability and a lifetime of medical care. While treating a Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”) is often difficult, the first and most important step is recognizing the signs and symptoms of...
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Tragedy Linked to Young Boy Suffering a Traumatic Brain Injury at School
On September 24, 2015 a third grade student at Gwynns Falls Elementary School in Baltimore was fatally injured after sustaining a severe head injury while at school. Details about the case are still emerging. Attorney Tom Yost, of The Yost Legal Group is investigating the case on behalf of the family. It is still unclear...
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Understanding Cerebral Palsy and Birth Injury Claims
The childbirth process should be a joyous and memorable experience for all families; but, not when there is a birth injury or trauma. At The Yost Legal Group, we represent families who have suffered a serious birth trauma or birth injury. We are committed to raising awareness about birth injuries in the U.S. One of the most common birth...
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Happy Labor Day from The Yost Legal Group
The attorneys and staff at The Yost Legal Group would like to wish you and your family a happy and healthy Labor Day weekend! We hope that you have an opportunity this weekend to relax, unwind and spend time with friends and loved ones. Whether you are heading out of town to visit relatives, or having...
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Important Facts About Cerebral Palsy: Signs & Symptoms
Every year thousands of expectant parents and new born babies suffer birth injuries that might have been prevented. One of the most common birth injuries is cerebral palsy. At The Yost Legal Group, we want to help spread awareness about cerebral palsy by providing facts and resources to help families. Does my Child have Cerebral...
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Study Reveals 210,000 Americans Die Each Year Because of Medical Mistakes
Every year, millions of Americans rely on the skill and experience of surgeons, doctors and medical professionals to perform operations that can save, or at least greatly improve, their lives. Unfortunately, despite the high level of training and dedication exhibited by the majority of medical professionals, accidents do happen. At The Yost Legal Group, Baltimore...
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Expanded Recall of Contaminated Injectable Cancer Drugs
In late April of 2015, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced drug manufacturer Mylan N.V.’s recall of batches of contaminated Gemcitabine, an injectable drug used to treat ovarian, breast, pancreatic and certain types of lung cancer, after testing revealed that the batches contained foreign substances that can be extremely harmful to patients. Intravenous injection...
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