Please join us in celebrating the 35th anniversary of Kerrie Thomas’s employment at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A..

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Just 2 years after the firm’s founding, Kerrie joined us as a young secretary. Since then, through hard work and determination coupled with superior intellect, Kerrie became one of the firm’s leading paralegals from whom others seek advice. Indeed, over her 35 years, each chapter in her book led her on a journey that has … Continued

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Congratulation to our partners who were recently included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®️ for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs.

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Congratulations to 5 of our partners who were recently included in the 2022 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®️ for Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs. Scott P. Kurlander – Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Jonathan Schochor -Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs and Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs Kerry D. Staton – … Continued

Truth, Transparency & Accountability

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We were honored to represent the Delaware Community in their fight for environmental justice and look forward to furthering the battle against corporate contamination. https://www.justice.org/resources/publications/trial-magazine/2021-july-truth-transparency

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Juneteenth – Another Day of Independence

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The U.S. has been officially celebrating Independence Day on July 4th since 1870. But on June 15, 2021, The Senate unanimously passed S. 475, a bill creating a second federal independence day—Juneteenth—signed into law by President Biden on June 17, 2021. Long celebrated by African Americans, Juneteenth, a blend of June and 19th, commemorates and celebrates … Continued

Lawyer of the Year – Jonathan Schochor – Best Lawyers

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Lawyer of the Year – Jonathan Schochor – Best Lawyers Recognized in: Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions – Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law – Plaintiffs See More About this Prestigious Award

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Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty, Sackler Family Admits no Personal Accountability in Opioid Crises

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The manufacturer of OxyContin, Purdue Pharma, agreed to settle federal criminal charges by pleading guilty and agreeing to a multi-billion dollar fine regarding its handling of what became the opioid crisis. As the generational scars of the opioid crises settle deeply into communities throughout the US, state and federal agencies look for financial support and … Continued

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EHR Transparency—Clinical Notes Soon Available to Patients

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Federal rules will soon provide patients wider access to their medical records through their electronic health record (EHR). As part of the sweeping 21st Century Cures Act, patients will be able to view clinical notes created by their healthcare providers. Access to medical records is not new.  In 1996, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability … Continued

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New Blood Test May Identify Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Test in One Hour

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Science may soon take a step forward in the battle against drug-resistant bacteria. For critically ill patients, identification of an infectious bacteria can literally mean the difference between life and death.  If an infection is misdiagnosed, or a bacterial strain is treated with an inappropriate antibiotic, the patient can suffer irreparable harm, including death. According … Continued