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Imagine your spouse is preparing for a routine medical procedure. You’re assured they will make a quick recovery. The next minute, you face a nightmare that no one saw coming when an act of negligence negatively impacts your spouse’s health. Now you’re carrying the burden of expensive medical bills that are piling up while work hours slip away. It is in times like these that Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. Law Firm steps in to help.
For over 40 years, the firm has aggressively advocated for victims of medical malpractice, negligence, and wrongful acts. Founded in 1984 by Jonathan Schochor and Kerry Staten, the firm is committed to providing top-tier legal representation. It has earned a remarkable reputation in Maryland and Washington, D.C., for its ability to achieve outstanding results for its clients. It has recovered over $1.6 billion in verdicts and settlements.
Since its founding, the firm has been recognized both regionally and nationally for its excellence in legal work, amassing more than 90 awards and recognitions. These awards reflect the firm’s leadership and its dedication to pursuing justice, restoring their client’s quality of life, and providing client’s the closure they need to move forward.
This care and commitment is evidenced by the testimonials of clients who have used the firm for representation. For example, one client explained how when her father died at the age of 64, the family was devasted. Although the family questioned why their father was not referred to a cardiologist prior to being cleared for a surgery (even though he was at risks for coronary heart disease), they did not know if they had a case. Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. knew they did.
“We felt our rights were protected and they guided us through the entire legal process until the end,” the client states.
“Even though my mother spoke a different language, you were patient, polite, and were respectful of both her culture and her religion,” the client adds, noting that the firm supplied a translator at deposition and kept numerous family members—even those living out of state—up-to-date on the case. In the end, Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. successfully secured a settlement for the family.
According to Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A., Maryland has seen a significant increase in medical negligence incidents over the past several years. From 2019 to 2022, data from the Maryland Department of Health’s Office of Health Care Quality show that malpractice cases in Maryland hospitals tripled, reaching their highest level since 2004 when the state began collecting data. Legal representation by Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is important as Maryland law imposes a cap on economic damages in medical malpractice cases that may limit victims’ compensation based on how severe the victims suffered. This cap disproportionately affects vulnerable populations, including minors and the elderly whose damages often fall under non-economic losses such as pain, suffering, and loss of quality life.
The firm approaches each case with an understanding of how profoundly medical negligence affects each individual and family. It also emphasizes that holding healthcare providers accountable for medical negligence is crucial to improving patient safety as legal consequences serve as a deterrent, motivating healthcare professionals to maintain high standards and avoid negligent behavior.
Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. is known for its compassionate, client-focused approach and its strong reputation for aggressive legal advocacy. While clients can sometimes feel isolated when pursuing a malpractice or other negligence case, the attorneys at Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. ensure their clients are never alone.
There is no fee to the client unless a case is won, so if you need legal assistance, contact Schochor, Staton, Goldberg and Cardea, P.A. for a free, no-risk consultation today. Visit sfspa.com or call 410-234-1000 to discuss your case with a top-rated medical malpractice attorney.