The Yost Legal Group Is Representing Survivors of Child Sexual Abuse Committed by Maryland Police Officers The Washington Post recently reported that 1,800 police officers were charged with child sexual abuse crimes between 2005 and 2022. These officers were accused of committing crimes involving sexual abuse against children. The report highlights a concerning trend within...
CONTINUE READINGFormerly Known as the Maryland Training School for Boys, This Juvenile Detention Center Has a History of Rape and Sexual Abuse of Minors Maryland Juvenile detention centers have been irresponsible in their duties to protect the vulnerable minors in their care. Youth detention centers, like the Charles H. Hickey, Jr. School, ignored reports of rapes...
CONTINUE READINGProtect your rights by filing an Exactech Hip Replacement Lawsuit. Exactech is a global medical device company that creates orthopedic implant devices and surgical instrumentation for joint replacement surgeries. As a result of premature device failure, thousands of people require revision surgery or have developed serious health issues, such as Osteolysis. If you or a...
CONTINUE READINGLawsuit Won for Failing to Stop Abusive Paraeducator The Tahoma School District recently paid a sexual abuse survivor $3.9 million to resolve a child sexual abuse lawsuit. The School District negligently continued to employ Bryan Neyers, a former para-teacher, after receiving allegations that he was sexually abusing and grooming students. The lawsuit was filed on...
CONTINUE READINGIf you live in Maryland, more money might be the best reason to hire a Baltimore-based personal injury attorney to handle your case. Victims with attorneys get over three times more money than victims without attorneys. For starters, an attorney is a good legal advocate. A great attorney is the best legal advocate. With that,...
CONTINUE READINGValuing Your Data Privacy and Protection for Over 30 Years The Yost Legal Group has been in operation, serving the people of Maryland and around the world, for over 30 years. With tens of thousands of past and current clients, we have been a respected and trusted law firm right here in Baltimore City, Maryland...
CONTINUE READINGSenate Bill 686, which would remove the civil statute of limitations for child sexual abuse lawsuits and allow survivors to file lawsuits regardless of when their abuse happened, passed with a 42-5 vote. The Senate’s vote comes on the cusp of the public release of the Maryland Attorney General’s report on the history of sexual...
CONTINUE READINGAs always, Yost Legal Group is thrilled by any opportunity to help students in our community succeed. This year, the Yost Legal Group 2018 College Scholarship Essay Program welcomed submissions from current or prospective undergraduate students attending accredited universities and colleges. This year’s recipient was awarded a $1,000 scholarship toward tuition to help them pursue...
CONTINUE READINGHalloween is right around the corner, and children and families throughout Maryland are preparing their costumes and decorating their homes for a frightful, fun night. Even though Halloween is a fun holiday for kids and families to enjoy, there are important safety tips that you should discuss with your children. At The Yost Legal Group...
CONTINUE READINGLeaving foreign objects (including sponges, needles and instruments) in patients during surgical procedures is a widely recognized medical error classified as a “Never Event”. The term “Never Event” refers to a hospital-acquired condition that should not, under any circumstances, occur. A surgical tool, such a sponge or forceps, placed inside a patient during surgery but...
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