$600,000 Cardiology Errors On January 1, the Plaintiffs’ decedent, age 58, fell and fractured her tibia and fibula. She underwent surgery to repair the fractures on January 6, and was then transferred to the Defendant rehabilitation center for occupational and physical therapy. On January 12, a basic metabolic panel revealed that the decedent’s potassium levels were … Continued

$600,000 Surgical Errors The decedent, a 67 year old female, had a long standing history of idiopathic bronchiectasis. On March 29, she was seen by a thoracic surgeon. After reviewing x-rays, pulmonary lung function tests, as well as perfusion and ventilation tests, he recommended surgical resection of her right middle lobe. However, after reviewing additional records … Continued

$600,000 Cancer On September 15, the Plaintiff presented to the Defendant with a penile lesion that had just developed. At that time, the Defendant performed an examination and diagnosed the Plaintiff with a fungal infection, without benefit of any tests and/or studies. He prescribed an anti-fungal medication and explained to the Plaintiff that the medication would … Continued

$600,000 Anesthesia Errors The Plaintiff’s Decedent, then 79 years old, was being followed by the Defendant hospital personnel for an abdominal aortic aneurysm. When it had increased in size, she agreed to admission to the Defendant Hospital on January 15, for surgery. The Plaintiff’s Decedent was taken to an operating room at the Defendant Hospital … Continued

$608,220 Anesthesia Errors On March 11, the Plaintiff’s Decedent presented to the Defendant Hospital’s emergency department with abdominal pain and distention. She was subsequently determined to have a small bowel obstruction. Accordingly, she was admitted under the care of the Defendant surgeons. The Defendant surgeon ordered a small bowel series with barium. The Plaintiff alleged that … Continued

$635,000 Amputation On August 12, the Plaintiff, John Doe, Jr., presented to the Defendant Anonymous Medical Center with complaints of severe, bilateral upper and mid-back pain. Additionally, he had a cough with yellow sputum and was having difficulty breathing. His skin was noted to be warm and clammy and he was ultimately diagnosed with pneumonia. Amazingly, … Continued

$645,000 Verdict for Family of Man Who Died after Back Surgery Represented by Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., a Montgomery County family was awarded $645,000 after a jury found a doctor had improperly cleared their 64-year-old husband and father of three for surgery that led to his death. In October, 2013, the decedent visited … Continued

$650,000 Surgical Negligence in Bariatric Surgery On January 7, Plaintiff, a 57 year old woman, presented to the Defendant Hospital to undergo a laparoscopic bariatric surgery.  The Plaintiff alleged that, postoperatively, the Plaintiff’s Decedent demonstrated signs of an intra-abdominal process which warranted eradication and surgical re-exploration.  The Plaintiff further alleged that the Defendant surgeon was … Continued

$650,000 Medication Errors On July 19, the Plaintiff was admitted to the Defendant Hospital through the emergency department for treatment of a fractured ankle related to a fall. As a part of the Plaintiff’s admission assessment, it was noted that the Plaintiff enjoyed drinking wine during the evening hours. Her admission laboratory values included an alcohol … Continued