Surge in Opioid and Substance Abuse Linked to Ongoing Pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has likely contributed to a surge in opioid and other substance abuse fatalities, state health officials said Tuesday in releasing their 2020 second-quarter report. There were 1,326 unintentional intoxication deaths from all types of drugs and alcohol reported in Maryland during the first two quarters of 2020,…
Read MoreMaryland Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect: Signs to Look Out For
As our loved ones age, we may consider moving them into a suitable nursing home or skilled nursing facility that will provide the assistance they need to carry out their lives comfortably and happily. This already difficult decision can be exacerbated if your elderly relative begins to show signs of…
Read MoreAn Overview of Birth Injuries: What to Know About Different Types of Birth Injuries
When your child has suffered a birth injury, the mental and physical repercussions for both you and your child can be devastating. While the severity of these injuries varies, knowing that injuries to your child could have been prevented can leave you feeling overwhelmed and even outraged. At The Law…
Read MoreAn Overview of the Zantac Recall and FDA Investigation Into NDMA Contaminant
In recent months, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has requested that all over-the-counter ranitidine drugs, such as Zantac, be removed from the market. This comes during an ongoing investigation of a contaminant known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine, or NDMA. Here, the Baltimore product liability attorneys at The Law Office of Evan…
Read MoreMy Loved One Has Bedsores, Can This Be Considered Negligence?
As elderly individuals are placed in nursing homes, their loved ones have likely researched the best care facilities in the area, and believe that they are placing their loved ones in good hands. But, what happens when you discover that your loved one has severe bedsores or other physical harm…
Read MoreMy Doctor Misdiagnosed Me. Is This Medical Malpractice?
When you are suffering from an illness that is affecting your life on a day-to-day basis, you should be able to rely on an experienced doctor to diagnose the issue at hand. But, what happens if your doctor misdiagnoses you? Here, the Baltimore medical malpractice attorneys at The Law Office…
Read MoreLead Paint and Pregnancy
Exposure to lead can be detrimental to the health of any individual, however, certain at-risk groups such as pregnant women face an additional risk of the harmful effects of lead to both themselves and their babies. In areas where lead and lead paint are more common, such as Baltimore., pregnant…
Read MoreDoes My Home Have Lead Paint?
Exposure to lead can be detrimental to your health and lead in the body is directly linked to developmental delays and neurological problems. In the Baltimore- area, there are an extremely high number of older homes that contain lead paint, and you or your loved one may have been affected…
Read MoreWhat is Lead Poisoning?
Lead poisoning is acute or chronic poisoning due to the absorption of lead into the body. Lead, which is toxic to human beings and the culprit of a myriad of harmful physical and mental side effects, can exist in paint and dust found in older buildings and homes. Here, the…
Read MoreThe Law Offices of Evan K Thalenberg, P.A. Secures Over $100,000 in Past-Due Veterans Benefits
Please Note: Not all cases are the same, and every client has a unique set of circumstances. Not every case will result in large settlements. The Law Office of Evan K. Thalenberg, P.A., is thrilled to announce that it was able to secure over $100,000 in past-due Veterans Benefits for…
Read MoreWhat Should I Do If I Get Into A Truck Accident?
Major highways such as I-695 and I-95 experience chronically congested traffic across the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, which increases the risk of car accidents and truck accidents. Truck accidents and different than car accidents for both obvious and not so obvious reasons. If you have been involved in a truck accident,…
Read MoreThe Link Between Lead Poisoning and Violent Crime
Lead poisoning can affect anyone at any age, but children are highly susceptible to the negative impacts of lead poisoning. If their body absorbs high amounts of lead, developmental delays and other physical and mental issues can arise, potentially leading to behavioral disorders and violence. Here, the Baltimore lead litigation…
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