Jon Schochor

Jonathan Schochor joined WBAL Radio Host Torrey Snow to discuss what’s next in the multi-faceted investigation into the Francis Scott Key Bridge’s collapse

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As the long-term effects on Baltimore and the entire nation continue to come into focus after a container ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge, the investigation into the fatal incident is just beginning. Legal expert Jonathan Schochor joined WBAL Radio Host Torrey Snow to discuss what’s next in the multi-faceted investigation into … Continued

Maryland Child Victims Act

Jonathan Schochor offers his expertise on what we may expect from the first hearing in the Archdiocese of Washington litigation regarding the Maryland Child Victims Act.

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The first hearing in the Archdiocese of Washington litigation takes place this week regarding the Maryland Child Victims Act and what it means for the rights of sex abuse victims across the state. The Baltimore Sun provides a preview of the historic hearing and spoke with Jonathan Schochor to offer his expertise on what we … Continued

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What’s next for sex abuse survivors across Maryland

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As a court hearing in the Archdiocese of Washington’s sex abuse case grows near, Jonathan Schochor from the law firm of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. joined Jayne Miller on WBAL Radio to help explain to listeners what’s next for sex abuse survivors across Maryland as they seek justice from both the Archdioceses of Washington … Continued

Seeking Justice on Behalf of Sexual Abuse Victims

SCHOCHOR, STATON, GOLDBERG AND CARDEA, P.A. ANDJANET, JANET & SUGGS, LLC TO OPPOSE THE ARCHDIOCESE OF WASHINGTON’S MOTION TO DISMISS ITS CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT IN UPCOMING HEARING

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Law Firms Seeking Justice on Behalf of Sexual Abuse Victims by Defending the Maryland Child Victims Act of 2023 Baltimore, MD – Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. and Janet, Janet & Suggs, LLC, two leading Maryland-based medical malpractice, personal injury, and civil litigation law firms, are partnering to oppose a motion to dismiss a … Continued

healthcare facilities

Joint Commission Eliminates 200 More Standards Unnecessary to Facility Accreditation

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The Joint Commission, the accrediting agency for most US healthcare facilities, is continuing to consolidate its standards. In late 2022, the Joint Commission announced the elimination of roughly 14 percent of its standards to consolidate and reformulate processes in a way that is more helpful to healthcare providers across the country.  In July of this … Continued

Washington Archdiocese

Seeking Closure: Survivor Leading Lawsuit Against Washington Archdiocese Calls for Acknowledgment of Responsibility

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As the Archdiocese of Washington looks to overturn Maryland’s Child Victims Act, sex abuse survivors across Maryland are fighting for closure and justice. Jonathan Schochor from Maryland’s leading civil litigation law firm was joined by a survivor to talk to NBC4 Washington about what’s next in the fight for defending the new law, as well … Continued

Maryland’s Child Victims Act

Attorneys representing survivors of church abuse prepare to uphold Maryland’s Child Victims Act.

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Sex abuse survivors in Maryland must now defend and protect the Child Victims Act after the Archdiocese of Washington has claimed the new law is unconstitutional.  The law eliminated the previous statute of limitations for victims who were sexually abused years ago as children to sue their abusers. Jonathan Schochor from Maryland’s leading civil litigation … Continued

MRSA medical malpractice

New Guidelines Aim to Prevent MRSA in Vulnerable Patients

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Updated recommendations for treating Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in acute-care hospitals have been released. MRSA is a dangerous form of the bacteria Staphylococcus aureus (or Staph) which is commonly found on the skin.  MRSA is an antibiotic-resistant form of the bacteria that is found in both community and in healthcare settings.  Community-associated (CA-MRSA) MRSA is … Continued

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Suffer a Diagnostic Error? Its More Common with Unusual Symptoms and Diseases

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Diagnostic error is common and dangerous.  Recent studies look at diagnosis in the Emergency Department (ED), and what factors can influence misdiagnosis. According to a recent statement from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), overall accuracy of diagnosis is fairly high in the US.  Responding to criticism of a recent agency study, AHRQ … Continued