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• Opioid-Related Auto Accidents In Maryland Not As Bad As Suspected: Study

  March 4, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new study indicates that the last 10 years in Maryland have seen only a slight increase in opioid-related fatal auto accidents, after researchers realized previous numbers were inflated by emergency medical personnel giving opioids to patients at the scene of the accident.

• Maryland Lawmaker Calls For Chlorpyrifos Ban

  February 8, 2019

  Irvin Jackson

  Two Maryland lawmakers will submit legislation that, if approved, would ban chlorpyrifos pesticides throughout the state, amid concerns over developmental disorders and environmental impacts.

• Maryland Lead Poisoning Victims May Have Been Bilked Out Of Millions, State AG Says

  January 23, 2019

  Russell Maas

  Maryland's attorney general claims a company took advantage of lead paint poisoning victims with a fast cash scheme that robbed them of most of their lead poisoning settlement money.

• Maryland Nursing Home Neglect Bill Requires Investigation of Complaints Within Days

  May 9, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  The Maryland Senate recently passed two bills that seek to improve how the state responds to complaints of nursing home abuse and neglect.

• NHTSA And Maryland Working To Increase Auto Recall Repair Rates

  November 7, 2017

  Irvin Jackson

  Maryland has received the first grant in a new program by the NHTSA to get states to inform auto owners of unaddressed recalls when they purchase a used car.

• Maryland Hospital’s NICU Shut Down After Three Babies Contract Potentially Deadly Infection

  August 11, 2016

  Russell Maas

  A Maryland hospital has shut down its NICU ward after the deaths of two infants and the detection of a potentially lethal contaminant in its water supply.

• Lead Paint Poisoning in Baltimore City Continues to Pose Serious Risk for Maryland Children: Report

  December 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new report highlights problems in Baltimore and Maryland with assessing and tackling lead paint poisoning due to insufficient inspections, unenforced regulations and a lack of resources.

• No-Fault Birth Injury Fund Proposed By Maryland State Legislature Task Force

  December 7, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A proposed no-fault birth injury fund has been proposed by a Maryland task force, raising issues about who would pay for such a fund and whether doctors commit malpractice that harm newborns should be shielded by a state law.

• Maryland to Require Lead Testing For Children Ages 1 and 2

  October 28, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  Maryland is enacting a new plan to test the blood lead levels of all children ages 1 and 2 across the state.

• Ulcer Misdiagnosis Lawsuit Results in $28M Jury Verdict in Baltimore

  September 10, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  An ulcer misdiagnosis has resulted in a $28 million medical malpractice verdict against two Maryland doctors.