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A healthy labor and delivery largely depends on the health and well-being of the mother. It is the role of the treating physician to provide the mother with treatment that meets an expected standard of care. Failure to meet this duty can have a deadly result. If the actions of a physician resulted in the … Continued
In a truly tragic multi-vehicle crash, six people are left dead and many more are injured. On November 1st, a school bus collided with a passenger vehicle, a pillar at a nearby cemetery, and finally crashed into an MTA bus, full of passengers. “Rarely do we deal with mass casualty situations that involve this … Continued
When patients hear the word “cancer,” confusion and panic may start to set in. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer, it’s important that you stay informed and understand medical processes. This can help you take control of your diagnosis and treatment, and recognize any potential issues. Even the best physicians … Continued
A new way of thinking might revolutionize the way hospitals handle medical errors and their repercussions. A program known as Communication and Optimal Resolution—Candor for short— encourages hospitals to proactively admit when a mistake occurs, and immediately begin to resolve the issue. The new approach is being tested at 14 different hospitals. Under Candor, patients … Continued
A recent study found that high-severity injuries make up 58 percent of medical malpractice claims against internists. The Doctor’s Company, a medical malpractice insurer, performed the study. They analyzed 1,180 cases against internists that were closed between 2007 and 2014. The top three types of claims involved issues surrounding negligent diagnostic practices, negligent treatment practices, … Continued
Distinguished medical malpractice attorney Kerry Staton has been a staple of the Maryland legal community for more than 35 years—and has experienced the pain and hardship of medical malpractice firsthand. After graduating from the University of Maryland School of Law in 1980, Staton has built his career around relentlessly pursuing justice. His mission is to … Continued
We are excited to announce that The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. as 2015 Top 10 Best Personal Injury Law Firm for Client Satisfaction. The American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys is a third-party attorney rating organization that publishes an annual list of the … Continued
Super Lawyers 2016 honors the Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. team, and especially Founding Partner Kerry D. Staton. Each year, our attorneys receive awards and other recognitions that celebrate their superior legal work and longstanding commitment to our clients. Among the most meaningful are accolades awarded by our peers. This includes Super Lawyers, a … Continued
A Michigan doctor, Dr. Farid Fata, was recently sentenced to 45 years in prison after it was discovered that he lied to hundreds of his patients, erroneously telling them they had cancer just so he could collect fees for administering chemotherapy to them. You can read more about this horrific case and the impact it … Continued
The skill and experience of the doctor performing your colonoscopy makes a difference in whether you’ll develop colon cancer or die from it, a new study finds. The results of the study are just the latest body of research to suggest that not all doctors are created equal and highlight the importance of patients taking … Continued
