Have you or a loved one been diagnosed with uterine cancer, endometrial cancer, or non-serious ovarian cancer? It may be related to the over-the-counter use of chemical hair relaxers. The long-term use of these products is linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancers in women. At The Yost Legal Group, we are...
CONTINUE READINGEach year, 30,000 newborn babies face health complications during the birthing process. One of the most severe conditions that can occur during childbirth is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE). This is a condition that affects a baby’s brain due to lack of oxygen. This condition requires immediate medical attention and treatment in a neonatal intensive care unit...
CONTINUE READINGThe unwavering trust and faith that congregants once had in the Catholic Church has been shaken by disturbing reports of abuses committed within their ranks. Catholic Church sexual abuse has traumatized so many children and families throughout Maryland. The institutional coverup against the molestation of thousands of children extended over decades. In no place were...
CONTINUE READINGRebecca was a sweet 14-year-old little girl in the 8th grade when she was violently raped and sexually assaulted. The sexual abuse and rape happened while she was in school at St Peter Clavers Catholic School in Baltimore. They told her that the church sexual abuse was her fault. Life has been very challenging for...
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 READINGHave you experienced a life-altering personal injury in an accident? We understand how difficult it can be to cope with the physical and financial consequences. You shouldn’t have to bear this burden alone. If someone else’s negligence has caused injury to you or someone you care about, you may be entitled to compensation. Let us...
CONTINUE READINGThe topic of child sexual abuse can be difficult to talk about. It is important to do so to bring justice and healing to survivors. Recently, news broke that the Archdiocese of Baltimore has filed for bankruptcy. This was due to lawsuits filed on behalf of hundreds of children whom members of the Maryland Catholic...
CONTINUE READINGThe Yost Legal Group is filing lawsuits on behalf of women harmed by Allergan Biocell® textured breast implants. Due to a dangerous defect, the manufacturers have recalled these saline-filled and silicone-filled implants. These implants are connected to a rare cancer called implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Breast implant-associated ALCL is the reason for the Allergan...
CONTINUE READINGTeprotumumab (brand name Tepezza) is a United States Food and Drug Administration-approved medication used to treat the effects of thyroid eye disease (TED, also known as Graves’ disease). Historically, FDA approval is a long, winding, and costly process for pharmaceutical companies. New-drug development costs have skyrocketed in recent years to an average of more than...
CONTINUE READINGOccasional use of chemical hair relaxers usually is not dangerous. But regular or heavy use is often hazardous. If a woman’s hair does not absorb all of the harsh chemicals present in the relaxer, they go to her scalp, are absorbed through her skin, and then alter the hormone balance in her body. In fact,...
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