The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. investigate and pursue potential medical malpractice lawsuits, for individuals who suffer an injury after a doctor or healthcare provider fails to follow the accepted standards of medical care. A recent study highlights how most malpractice cases brought against primary… Read More
As summer gets into full swing, an increasing number of cases involving carbon monoxide poisoning on boats are being reported. Federal health officials have warned that carbon monoxide exposure on boats is often unexpected and a misunderstood health hazard, which can cause permanent brain damage or… Read More
A CSX freight train derailed outside of Baltimore early this afternoon, causing an explosion and a plume of smoke that could be seen and heard for miles. This Baltimore train accident causes many concerns for residents living near Rosedale, Maryland, as well as local businesses and… Read More
A new report by the CDC suggests that there could be an increase in pedestrian deaths from auto accidents in coming years, as the population in the United States continues to age, resulting in decreased resistance to injury and more foot traffic. (more…) Read More
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk have been contacted by hundreds of former patients of Dr. Nikita Levy since information first surfaced last month about the unauthorized photographing and videotaping of patients during OB/GYN examinations at Johns Hopkins Hospital's East Baltimore Medical Center. These former patients… Read More
The medical malpractice lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent women throughout Baltimore City, Maryland who were former patients of Dr. Nikita Levy, an OB-GYN affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital. ▸ More Information: Dr. Nikita Levy Patient Lawsuits (more…) Read More
The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential lawsuits for former patients of Dr. Nikita Levy who received gynecological or obstetrical treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital's East Baltimore Medical Center. Financial compensation may be available through a lawsuit for women who were… Read More
The independent, non-profit, public interest journalism group ProPublica provides a useful tool on their website for individuals searching for information about nursing homes, helping families identify facilities with a history of problems. (more…) Read More
Nursing home bedsores and hospital bedsores, also known as pressure sores or decubitis ulcers, are extremely painful and can have a huge impact on an individual's quality of life. However, it is widely agreed that severe bedsore injuries are almost completely avoidable with proper training and… Read More
It is unfortunate that patients often are unable to obtain usable information about the real records of the doctors who operate on them or the hospitals where they are treated. A new book by a prominent Johns Hopkins surgeon highlights the risk of common medical mistakes,… Read More
