A recent report by National Public Radio highlights the continued over-use of antipsychotics at many nursing homes as a form chemical restraint for dementia residents, despite numerous warnings by the FDA and health experts about the risks associated with nursing home sedation using the drugs. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
December 16, 2014 | 1 Comment
A recent study highlights how infection problems in nursing homes throughout the U.S. have continued to increase in recent years, with viral hepatitis being the fastest growing category. However, with improved prevention measures, many of these nursing home infections could be avoided. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
November 13, 2014 | No Comments
Despite continuing campaigns to substantially reform the tort system, which misleadingly paint the picture that there are run-away jury verdicts throughout the country and settlements being paid by insurance companies for frivolous lawsuits, a new report highlights the fact that payments in medical malpractice claims actually… Read More
By Carl Saiontz
October 24, 2014 | No Comments
A new report highlights how many Maryland hospitals are not being upfront about the number of medical mistakes and preventable complications are occurring in the state, which may further increase the risk of harm for patients. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
July 28, 2014 | No Comments
Bedsores that occur in hospitals and nursing homes are preventable injuries that can usually be avoided if the facility exercises the appropriate standards of medical care. However, a recent study suggests that a surprising number of hospitalized children suffer these painful and debilitating pressure ulcers. (more…) Read More
By Carl Saiontz
September 5, 2013 | No Comments
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
By Carl Saiontz
August 6, 2013 | 1 Comment
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
By Carl Saiontz
March 4, 2013 | 12 Comments
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
By Carl Saiontz
February 22, 2013 | 2 Comments
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
By Carl Saiontz
February 19, 2013 | 20 Comments
Health experts indicate that a project aimed at reducing the risk of hospital acquired infections has demonstrated that simple solutions can have a significant impact on the number of serious and potentially life-threatening infections suffered by patients; saving lives, lowering health care costs and reducing the… Read More
By Harvey Kirk
December 12, 2012 | No Comments