Spring is Crucial Season for Motorcycle Safety Awareness
Every year, the return of spring and warm weather brings out hundreds of thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Maryland’s roads and highways. Riding a motorcycle is a wonderful way to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery of Baltimore and the surrounding areas. However, with more motorcyclists returning to the road, spring is also an extremely...
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March Is Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness Month
Traumatic Brain Injury, or TBI, is a complex medical condition that can occur when the brain or skull suffers a sudden blow or trauma. TBI is an extremely difficult condition to diagnose, and can come with a broad spectrum of symptoms. Unfortunately, thousands of Americans will be a victim of a TBI every year, making this one...
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Police Officer’s Car Struck by Intoxicated Driver in Howard County
For the second time in just over a week, Howard County Police are reporting that an Officer’s patrol car was struck by an intoxicated driver. The most recent incident took place at around 10:30pm on Friday, March 6th on Washington Boulevard in Laurel, MD. According to the Police report, the Officer was traveling southbound when...
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Study Finds Maryland Drivers Most Likely to Text and Drive
A new study commissioned by AAA has found that a majority of drivers are well aware of the dangers of distracted driving, yet continue to engage in the risky practice anyway. The study also found that drivers in Maryland are the most likely group of drivers in the nation to text behind the wheel. The...
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Recent Series of Pedestrian Accidents Cause Delays, Safety Concerns
A series of pedestrian accidents, including two hit-and-runs, has left three Maryland residents fatally injured and at least one other in critical condition. Beginning during the evening of Saturday, January 31st and continuing through to Monday night, 3 separate and unrelated accidents have caused serious public concern while also contributing to long delays along major...
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Baltimore City Officials Approve Funding For New Bike Lanes
Riding a bicycle to commute to work or school is quickly becoming the preferred means of transportation for a growing number of Baltimore residents. According to data collected during the 2013 census, 0.7% of Baltimore City residents, or roughly 4,300 people, reported using bikes to commute to work. Baltimore currently ranks 40th out of 70...
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Emergency Road Crews Battle Icy Conditions Across Maryland
Emergency crews were left scrambling over the weekend to respond to multiple vehicle accidents caused by severe and unexpected icy road conditions. The National Weather Service issued a freezing rain advisory on the morning of Sunday, January 18th, and cautioned drivers to stay off the roads wherever possible. However, with temperatures reaching their coldest point...
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Defective Medical Devices Can Have Devastating Consequences
Manufacturers of medical devices have an obligation to ensure the safety of their products. The effects of a faulty device can be devastating. Companies that fail in their duty to keep patients safe must be held fully accountable. If you received a hip replacement from the Stryker Orthopedics Corporation, you could be entitled to compensation....
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Snow and Heavy Winds Expected During Tuesday Morning Commute
Winter weather is expected to impact the commute of thousands of Maryland drivers on the morning of Tuesday, January 6th. The New Year is wasting no time in providing Baltimore commuters with hazardous road conditions, and at The Yost Legal Group we want to ensure that everyone in the area arrives to work and school...
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Pre-Packaged Caramel Apples Responsible for 5 Deaths and 29 Hospitalizations
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) is investigating a listeria outbreak linked to pre-packaged caramel apples and as of December 22, 2014, is warning consumers not to eat any commercially packaged caramel apples until it has completed its investigation. http://www.cdc.gov/listeria/outbreaks/caramel-apples-12-14/index.html The outbreak, which is responsible for 5 deaths and 29 hospitalizations in 10...
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