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Who Oversees Nursing Homes in Pennsylvania?

Published on April 9, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Nursing Home Abuse

The main reason a family transitions a loved one into a nursing home is to provide that person with around-the-clock care. That means there will always be someone who is just the “push of a call button” away from responding to a resident. In addition to medical support, nursing homes are also set up to provide nutritious meals, prescribed physical therapy, and socialization opportunities.   According to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s official website, there are over 80,000 residents living in 700 nursing homes across the state. Each of those[...]
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Can a Doctor Still Practice After a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Published on April 1, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

“By all that I hold highest, I promise my patients competence, integrity, candor, personal commitment to their best interest, compassion, and absolute discretion, and confidentiality within the law.”  That is the first line in the Hippocratic Oath. As explained to med students at the University of Pennsylvania, it is an oath that is “administered to the young physician upon entering the profession.” That oath is meant to be more symbolic than legally binding.   When there is an issue with the level of care provided by a medical practitioner[...]
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How Can Surgical Errors Be Prevented?

Published on April 1, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When was the last time you made a mistake? Maybe you spelled something wrong in an email or added too much seasoning to a soup. These are two minor errors that can easily be corrected and won’t bring much disruption to your life.   Surgical errors, however, are a category of mistakes that can lead to pain, recovery complications, and, in extreme cases, death.   The consent form that you are obligated to sign is intended to provide information about the procedure and the inherent risks. You can[...]
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The Average Life Expectancy of Someone with a Spinal Cord Injury

Published on March 25, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Personal Injury

After suffering a traumatic spinal cord injury (SCI), the injured person and their family may have numerous questions. One of the most pressing questions is: What is the life expectancy of someone suffering a spinal cord injury?   There are several factors that come into play, including how severe it is, where it happens along the spine, and a person’s age. All of these can have a major impact on how long a person can live.   While SCI is a life-altering event, advances in medical care and rehabilitation[...]
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What Happens if You’re Injured After Hitting a Deer?

Published on March 25, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Hitting a deer is one of those events that drivers fear but rarely expect. Many times, the aftermath can be traumatic. Not only are you dealing with vehicle damage, but you are facing injuries that disrupt your life in ways you didn’t anticipate.   After the immediate shock, you might wonder, “Could someone be held responsible for what happened?”  While most deer-related accidents are seen as unavoidable, there are situations where negligence by another party plays a role. If you’ve been hurt in this incident, you need to explore[...]
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How Pre-Existing Injuries Are Handled in a Personal Injury Case

Published on March 18, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Personal Injury

It's hard to imagine anyone getting through life without the occasional bump, bruise, or sprain. Everyone seems to have a story about a broken bone from playing sports in school or the occasional back pain from overexertion. Those would all be considered a pre-existing injury. Depending on how long it has been since you had the injury and the severity of it, that injury could be exacerbated in an accident. The bad back you got from lifting boxes during your move last year might flare up again when[...]
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Nursing Home Resident Rights in Pennsylvania

Published on March 18, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Nursing Home Abuse

When you book a hotel room for a vacation or business trip, your reservation is a kind of contract. In exchange for the fee for the room, you will be given a place to stay that is based on what the hotel describes as the room. However, there is no guarantee that the room will be up to your standards of comfort. It might not be as clean as you like, or there could be problems with the heat or AC. Living in a nursing home is quite[...]
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Pennsylvania Car Inspection Laws

Published on March 11, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

The car is one of the many “machines” that we take for granted in our lives. Whenever we get in, we expect the car to start up when we turn on the ignition. We only think about how a car works when it breaks down, and we have to figure out what needs to be fixed. Back in the 1930s, car makers installed an “idiot light.” That was the actual name for a dashboard light that would flash on when there was a car engine problem. Unfortunately, that[...]
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What To Avoid Posting on Social Media After a Car Accident

Published on March 5, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Many people put their entire lives on social media. However, after a car accident, you may want to think twice. Before making your next post, you might want to step back. What you share online could seriously hurt your insurance claim or even come back to haunt you in a legal battle. Insurance companies and lawyers will look for any reason to downplay your injuries or shift the blame. Here is what to avoid posting on social media after a car accident. Never Admit Fault After a car[...]
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What Are the Worst Hospitals in Philadelphia?

Published on March 4, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Philadelphia is home to some of the nation's top hospitals. Unfortunately, not all healthcare facilities in the city are up to high standards. This is needed for patient safety, care quality, and overall satisfaction. What are the worst hospitals in Philadelphia? In this blog, we will look at some of these facilities that rank at the bottom of the list. Qualifications for Grades There are several grading systems, but one of the most reliable is Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grades. This survey evaluates hospitals based on patient safety. The[...]
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