New Guidelines Aim to Prevent MRSA in Vulnerable Patients

Published on November 29, 2023

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

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

Published on November 21, 2023

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

As the Archdiocese of Washington recently issued a legal challenge to the Maryland Child Victims Act, WTOP News turned to Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea to discuss what that legal action means for sex abuse survivors across Maryland.

Published on November 17, 2023

As the Archdiocese of Washington recently issued a legal challenge to the Maryland Child Victims Act, WTOP News turned to Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea to discuss what that legal action means for sex abuse survivors across Maryland. Read why both Jonathan Schochor from Maryland’s leading civil litigation law firm and victim’s advocate, Teresa Lancaster … Continued

Jonathan Schochor recently spoke with The Washington Post to explain what the latest legal maneuver means for hundreds of sex abuse victims still seeking justice in Maryland.

Published on November 16, 2023

In the face of litigation for cases of alleged sexual abuse, the Archdiocese of Washington is seeking to overturn Maryland’s Child Victims Act which took effect on October 1, 2023. The new law allows victims who were sexually abused years ago as children to sue those responsible by eliminating the previous statute of limitations. Jonathan … Continued

Up Next with ChatGPT: Emergency Department Diagnosis

Published on November 8, 2023

Accurate Emergency Department (ED) diagnosis can literally be a matter of life and death. Initial research explored the use of ChatGPT in emergency treatment settings. Chat generative pre-trained transformer (ChatGPT) continues to be tried and tested in settings and for services throughout industry. In healthcare, as we have discussed, the technology is making steps in … Continued

Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. has been named a Tier 1 firm for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Baltimore in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®

Published on November 3, 2023

We are honored to have been named a Tier 1 firm for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs in Baltimore in the 2024 edition of Best Law Firms®. Click to view our profile.

Reader Rankings 2023 Top Winner Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation, and Personal Injury

Published on October 30, 2023

We are proud to be selected as the Top 2023 Winner for Best Law Firm in Medical Malpractice, Civil Litigation and Personal Injury by The Daily Record Reader Rankings. The Maryland business community submitted over 5,500 nominations and over 29,000 votes resulting in Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea being selected as the 2023 Reader Rankings … Continued

New Report to the White House Focused on Patient Safety

Published on October 26, 2023

A new report to the White House from the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) underscores the urgent need for patient safety and a reduction in the adverse events that injure and kill patients each year. The report urges the administration to create leadership around patient safety in the US. The report … Continued

Seeking Justice: The Archdiocese of Baltimore Bankruptcy and the Role of the Creditors Committee

Published on October 20, 2023

As the Archdiocese of Baltimore’s bankruptcy navigates through the legal process, the court has selected a group of sexual abuse victims who will negotiate a settlement for hundreds of fellow victims as part of a creditors committee. Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea’s Jonathan Schochor is one of the few attorneys assisting in the process. He … Continued

Empowering Survivors: Our Client’s Appointment to the Creditors’ Committee

Published on October 13, 2023

We are proud to share that our client has been appointed to the Creditors’ Committee, in the bankruptcy proceedings involving the Archdiocese of Baltimore, representing one of only seven survivors from a pool of hundreds. Our Firm is one of only six Firms to provide legal counsel to the Committee as we work toward resolving the … Continued

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