Blog - Page 16 of 29 - Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco

Bicycle Right-of-Way Laws in Pennsylvania

Published on September 19, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Bicycle Injury

Bicycles are a fun and efficient way to get around the city. Whether you’re riding to work, the park, or just for exercise, you should know the laws for bicyclists before pedaling. A bicycle accident can be extremely dangerous, and not following bicycle laws increases the risk of accidents. Overall, there’s been a decline in bike accidents, but just under 800 bicyclists were killed last year in traffic, as reported by the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (NHTSA). Bike accidents happen more frequently in urban areas, and according[...]

+ CONTINUE READING

What’s Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

Published on September 12, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

After a traumatic event like a car accident, it’s likely that those involved will have some form of injury. The doctor will give them a medical evaluation and assess their injuries. Then, they’ll move on to treating the injury and recovering. But what happens if they have persistent pain that’s not getting better? It’s possible that they have complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS). If you believe that you or a loved one is suffering from CRPS after a car accident, you may want to look into seeking compensation[...]

+ CONTINUE READING

When is a Failed Plastic Surgery Procedure Considered Malpractice?

Published on September 6, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Social media and influencers have put plastic surgery procedures more into the mainstream over the last couple years even though they have been common for a long time. According to Health Research Funding (HRF), 14.6 million cosmetic surgeries are completed in the United States each year. With that many procedures happening annually, it only makes sense that some of them go wrong. In fact, about 1% of all plastic surgeries result in complications. That might sound small, but that averages out to about 150,000 patients a year with[...]

+ CONTINUE READING

Privacy Rights You Need to Be Aware of When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Published on August 15, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

When you’re the plaintiff in a personal injury case, you might feel like you’ve been asked to provide a lot of personal information. The defense might have asked for information like your income, insurance policy, tax returns, driver's license number, or social security number. Typically, you keep this information private because you feel it’s personal or because you want to protect yourself from identity theft. But in a personal injury case, do you have the luxury of privacy? (more…)

+ CONTINUE READING

Neil Armstrong’s Death: Why Secrecy is Harmful in a Medical Negligence Case

Published on August 2, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Around the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk and nearly seven years since his unexpected passing, information regarding the circumstances of his death and the legal actions that followed have surfaced. The New York Times received records from an anonymous source that detailed the complications that Armstrong faced and the legal settlement that was made after his death between the hospital and his family. This new information brings about questions regarding how harmful secrecy can be when medical malpractice is involved in a patient’s death. (more…)

+ CONTINUE READING

What Can We Do to Prevent Accidents That Occur at Intersections?

Published on August 1, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Intersections come in many different sizes, designs, and configurations. Some intersections contain as many as six converging streets. For any driver, but especially those with little experience driving or knowledge of the area, intersections can be confusing. When that confusion is combined with impatience or general negligence, the chances of an accident happening increases significantly. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), approximately 40 percent of all traffic accidents take place at intersections. The most common cause of these accidents is aggressive driving. Behaviors that are[...]

+ CONTINUE READING

Congratulations to the Winner of the Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco Fall 2019 Scholarship

Published on July 25, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Firm News

Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco is proud to announce that we've chosen a winner for our first annual scholarship-- for Fall 2019. We were truly humbled by the quality applications we received. Thank you to everyone who applied! It was a pleasure to read every application we received. Congratulations to Regan J. Licciardello of Llano, Texas! Regan will be attending Texas A&M University as an undergraduate and is planning on becoming an Endocrinologist. This was the essay topic: "What is the best advice you’ve ever received?" (more…)

+ CONTINUE READING

Who’s Liable When a Child Is Seriously Injured on a Trampoline?

Published on July 18, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Product Liability

Summer is the perfect time to break out the trampoline for fun and exercise. It’s probably no surprise that when kids jump on trampolines, minor injuries like bruises and cuts can occur. Usually these injuries heal quickly and easily, and the child is back on the trampoline the next day. But what about when they are seriously injured on the trampoline? Although jumping on a trampoline can be fun, it requires caution. (more…)

+ CONTINUE READING

5 Things You Need to Understand About Lawyer Fees

Published on July 11, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

When you’ve been wrongfully injured in an accident and are considering taking legal action, it’s important to be aware of how lawyer fees work. There are different types of agreements, fees, and costs that could impact how much compensation you receive when your case settles. This blog will provide you with standard information about the fees you could face when hiring a legal representative. It’s important to note that fees and expenses vary depending on the law firm you choose and your unique circumstances. (more…)

+ CONTINUE READING

Over 70 Nursing Homes with ‘Serious Deficiencies’ Have HUD Mortgages

Published on June 27, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

Earlier this month, two Pennsylvania Senators, Pat Toomey (R) and Bob Casey (D), issued a report identifying 478 nursing homes in the nation as having “serious deficiencies.” These facilities in turn were labeled as “special focus facilities” by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This means that the labeled nursing homes have a “documented pattern of poor care” and will be eligible to be improved upon by CMS. 74 of these special focus facilities have guaranteed mortgages provided by a federal agency, the Department of Housing[...]

+ CONTINUE READING

“We treat everybody like family.”

Our Blog

Bicycle Right-of-Way Laws in Pennsylvania

What’s Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)?

When is a Failed Plastic Surgery Procedure Considered Malpractice?

Privacy Rights You Need to Be Aware of When Filing a Personal Injury Claim

Neil Armstrong’s Death: Why Secrecy is Harmful in a Medical Negligence Case

What Can We Do to Prevent Accidents That Occur at Intersections?

Congratulations to the Winner of the Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco Fall 2019 Scholarship

Who’s Liable When a Child Is Seriously Injured on a Trampoline?

5 Things You Need to Understand About Lawyer Fees

Over 70 Nursing Homes with ‘Serious Deficiencies’ Have HUD Mortgages

Awards & Recognitions

Take the next step. Get a free case evaluation.

215-568-7771

Latest News & Articles