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As the Maryland Supreme Court now considers arguments on the constitutionality of the Child Victims Act, attorney Jonathan Schochor spoke with The Daily Record to explain why the law should clearly be upheld to bring justice and closure to sex abuse victims who have had the courage to come forward against their alleged abusers.

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TAKING ON POWERFUL INSTITUTIONS THAT COVER UP SEXUAL ABUSE

Won $190 Million Settlement in Largest Single-Perpetrator Sex Abuse Case of All Time

Won $123 Million Settlement for Victims of Former Pediatrician, Earl Bradley

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The law firm of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. was founded with one goal — to represent individuals and groups of people who are victims of medical malpractice, negligence and the wrongful acts of others. And since 1984, we’ve earned a reputation for doing exactly that.

When you’re fighting against corporations of massive size and reach, you need a firm that has the experience, resources, and connections to take them on. You need Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. Whether you’re looking for Baltimore medical malpractice lawyers or class action attorneys, we have the deep experience to win in real, impactful ways. We’ve litigated against some of the most well-known industry giants — and we won. Let us show you why.

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Birth Injury

When something goes wrong during prenatal care or labor and delivery, you may be able to pursue legal action with our birth injury lawyers.

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Brain Injury

When brain damage results from the carelessness of others during major medical events, we’re the traumatic brain injury lawyers to turn to.

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Cerebral Palsy 

Everything changes when a child is diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Seek compensation if medical malpractice was the cause.

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Wrongful Death

In the most tragic of all scenarios, a loved one might have died due to a medical mistake. Hold the negligent actors accountable with a wrongful death lawsuit.

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Cancer Misdiagnosis

We’ve recovered millions of dollars for victims of cancer misdiagnosis. Let us fight on your behalf today.

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Emergency Room Errors

ERs are busy, high-stress places. If a doctor or nurse fails to adequately diagnose or treat you during your time in the ER, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.

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Whether it’s a new infection from poor care, incorrect medication or dosage, or a surgical oversight, hospitals should be held accountable for their errors.

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We take on big corporations to get real, lasting results for communities whose water, land, and air have been polluted.

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Partner with legal experts that have decades of fighting for justice on behalf of injured patients, and creating a better, safer healthcare system.

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Sexual Abuse

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James D. Cardea Honored As A Leaders In Law Award Winner By The Daily Record And Maryland State Bar Association

James D. Cardea Honored As A Leaders In Law Award Winner By The Daily Record And Maryland State Bar Association

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Accomplished Baltimore Medical Malpractice Lawyers Fighting for Victims

Attorneys that offer valuable representation nationwide after a serious medical mistake.

When you put your health in the hands of a professional, you expect the best-possible results and first-class care. Tragically, that’s not always the case. Doctors, nurses, hospital staff, and other trusted professionals can make mistakes—and the worst errors may even turn deadly. These errors include issues in the ER, problems on the operating table, mistakes made in your doctor’s private practice, and much more. If your health care provider has caused more harm than good, you may be entitled to compensation through a medical malpractice lawsuit.

Medical malpractice is more common than you might think. The hard-hitting malpractice attorneys at the law firm of Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. are  leading trial attorneys in the nation— litigating and winning — even the most difficult cases. With a robust support staff, years of dedicated service to medical malpractice law, and a passion for serving our clients, our lawyers have won difficult cases against big-name defendants. We have the resources and capability to handle complex cases as well as class action lawsuits. Our results speak for themselves.

Our attorneys serve clients across the nation, with many clients located in the Maryland, Baltimore, and Washington D.C. area, as well as Silver Spring, Upper Marlboro, Rockville, Greenbelt, Annapolis, and Columbia. No matter where you’re located, we’ll be there to get the justice you deserve.

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