10% of Fatal Crashes Involve Commercial Truck Accidents
Car accidents, no matter how minor, are one of the scariest everyday events a person can experience. However, commercial truck accidents can result in more severe injuries than a regular car accident. According to InsurancePanda.com, approximately 70% of Americans will be involved in at least one car accident over their lifetime. The average driver will...
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Local Teacher Found Not Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse
Teacher Found Not Guilty of Child Sexual Abuse In March of 2024, a courageous, 8-year-old third-grade girl came forward to report the sexual abuse she was experiencing at the hands of her third-grade teacher. That brave act led to many other girls coming forward, saying the same 45-year-old male teacher molested them. The sexual abuse...
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Catholic High School of Baltimore Child Sexual Abuse Claims
A Timeline of Sexual Abuse Scandals and Accountability In recent years, the Catholic High School of Baltimore has faced intense scrutiny due to allegations of sexual abuse spanning decades. The revelations have shaken the community, highlighting systemic failures in protecting students and addressing complaints. This blog explores the timeline of events, the key figures involved,...
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Maryland Supreme Court Upholds Child Victims Act
Child Victims Act: A Historic Victory for Sexual Abuse Survivors In a landmark decision that brings hope to countless survivors of childhood sexual abuse, Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act of 2023. This momentous ruling, delivered on February 4, 2025, effectively eliminates the statute of limitations for child sexual...
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Jury Awards $4.2 Million to Child Sex Abuse Survivor
U.S. Twirling Association Liable for 2019 Abuse of 17-Year-Old Member A New York federal jury recently awarded $4.2 million to a sexual abuse survivor. The young 17-year-old girl was raped after she was drugged while away at a twirling competition under the supervision of the United States Twirling Association (USTA). Child sexual abuse must be...
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Zimmer Hip Implant Recall Due to Increased Risk of Bone Fracture
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a critical safety alert regarding the Zimmer hip implant, CPT Hip System Femoral Stem 12/14 Neck Taper. This hip replacement medical device increases the risk of thigh bone fractures after surgery. This announcement is particularly significant for patients with this hip replacement implant, their caregivers, healthcare...
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Necrotizing Enterocolitis Linked to Enfamil and Similac Infant Formula
Studies show Necrotizing Enterocolitis afflicts premature babies who are fed “cow’s milk-based formula” like Enfamil and Similac. In most cases, baby or infant formula is a safe alternative to breastmilk for newborn babies as long as standard guidelines and feeding practices are used. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) website hosts a comprehensive...
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Exactech Issues Equinoxe Shoulder Replacement Recall
The Yost Legal Group’s Experienced Exactech Equinoxe Shoulder System Lawyers Are Taking Cases Another device, another recall: “Exactech has initiated a recall to remove Equinoxe Shoulder System devices packaged in the defective bags from facilities’ unused inventory,” reads a banner update on the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) webpage for Exactech’s Equinoxe Shoulder...
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Police Officers Charged with Child Sexual Abuse Crimes
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...
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Charles H. Hickey School Juvenile Detention Sexual Abuse Lawsuit
Formerly 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...
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