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Strategies to Reduce the Opportunity for Misdiagnosis

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When you see a medical professional for help, you expect to receive a diagnosis that is accurate and complete. Unfortunately, thousands of patients are misdiagnosed each year, as reported by the National Center for Policy Analysis. The consequences can prove devastating for these patients and their families. When physicians fail to provide an accurate diagnosis, … Continued

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Hospital Inequalities can Increase Risk of Patient Death

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It is a frightening thought, but the hospital you choose can determine whether you live or die. As reported in the New York Times, a recent study compared patient treatment at a variety of hospitals. Researchers found that patients seeking care at the worst ranked hospitals were at a substantially higher risk of death or … Continued

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Top Causes of Wrongful Death in Medical Malpractice

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Wrongful death is a civil claim, based upon statutory law, brought by a decedent’s survivors against a person whose negligence caused the death of the victim. This cause of action is designed to compensate spouses, children, and parents for loss of financial and other support, as well as grief from their loss. Similarly, a survival … Continued

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The Staggering Statistics of Misdiagnosis

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When a doctor or other health care professional fails to accurately and timely diagnose and treat a disease or other health problem, and a patient suffers harm as a result, the error may be the basis for a viable medical malpractice case. Our firm’s Maryland and Washington D.C. medical malpractice attorneys see tragic instances of … Continued

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Proposed Policy Reforms Threaten Medical Malpractice Victims’ Rights

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A new threat to medical malpractice victims is on the horizon. Some politicians in Washington allege that “frivolous” medical malpractice lawsuits are driving up the cost of health insurance for patients and malpractice insurance for doctors. The attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., along with a number of experts, staunchly disagree with these … Continued

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Lawsuits may force hospitals to monitor for abuse

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The Levy case, lead by Jonathan Schochor, Managing Partner at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., is one of many lawsuits in recent years that focus on the responsibility of those involved to uphold standards of care. “An institution has an obligation to actually, properly and routinely monitor the conduct of its physicians,” said Jonathan … Continued

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Common Birth Injuries and What Causes Them

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There is a difference between birth injuries and birth defects. A birth defect is a congenital health condition, often hereditary, that develops while a fetus is still in the womb, absent negligence. A birth injury is an event that occurs during the prenatal period, labor, or in the process of delivery due to poor care … Continued

The Disaster of Leaving a Foreign Object in a Surgery Patient’s Body

The Disaster of Leaving a Foreign Object in a Surgery Patient’s Body

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When you enter the hospital for a surgical procedure, you rightly expect the medical staff to provide the highest level of care. If they fail to meet this standard, the result can prove life-changing and even deadly. A growing medical malpractice concern is foreign object error, which occurs when an item is left inside of … Continued

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Why Medical Malpractice Damages are Capped in Maryland

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When you have been impacted by medical malpractice, you and your family should see an attorney for legal representation. You may be shocked to learn that in Maryland there are limits, also known as “caps” on the amount of compensation you can receive for non-economic damages (“pain and suffering”) from a legal claim. Let our … Continued

Misdiagnosed Lyme Disease Can Lead to Terrible Complications

Misdiagnosed Lyme Disease Can Lead to Terrible Complications

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Lyme disease is a serious, long-term condition that needs to be diagnosed and treated right away. A misdiagnosis or delayed diagnosis can place an individual at a significant risk of harm. If your physician failed to provide an accurate Lyme disease diagnosis, contact the law firm of Schochor, Frederico and Staton, P.A. for reliable representation … Continued