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How to Obtain a Copy of Your Medical Records in Pennsylvania

Published on January 23, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Legal Information

Choosing to seek medical attention immediately following a traffic accident or any other type of incident is always in the victim’s best interests. This is because when it comes time to file a personal injury claim to seek compensation, the medical records can be used to prove injury and determine a portion of the economic losses. When you seek monetary recovery through a personal injury case, you will need to gather the evidence needed to support your claim. Your medical records fall into the category of evidence. Please[...]

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What’s the Best Way to Walk on Ice to Avoid Slipping?

Published on January 16, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Premises Liability

Winter brings weather conditions that change how we do simple tasks. When there’s ice covering your sidewalk, even the way you walk will be affected. You can’t just walk regularly on ice or you’ll slip, so you’ll need to know the proper way to take steps on ice. Slipping on ice can lead to bruises, broken bones, and serious head injuries. According to a study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the most common injury from slipping on ice is to the back. It’s important for[...]

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Increased Fines in 2020 for Driving a Vehicle in PA Without a Correct License

Published on December 31, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Legal News

While all drivers know it’s illegal to drive without a license, it’s important to make sure the vehicle you’re operating is allowed under the class of license you have. Illegally operating a vehicle because of improper class of license can result in fines, so it’s important to know what you’re allowed to drive. (more…)

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2020 Pennsylvania Law Changes

Published on December 23, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Legal News

As we head into 2020, it’s important to be aware of what law changes are coming to Pennsylvania. While the laws we’ll be discussing went into effect in mid or late 2019, most people won’t notice their effects until 2020. The first laws we’ll look at involve how the state plans to better protect the rights of crime victims. (more…)

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Pennsylvania Ranks as the Second Most Dangerous State for Winter Driving

Published on December 20, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Pennsylvania drivers are all familiar with how dangerous the roads can get in the winter. Between snow, ice, sleet, and freezing rain, the road conditions all increase the chances of an accident happening. According to a recent news article, Pennsylvania was ranked as the second most dangerous state for winter driving, falling right behind Michigan. While other states that were in the top 10 included New York and Colorado, you may be wondering how Pennsylvania made second. (more…)

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Why Is Vaping More Dangerous for Teenagers?

Published on November 21, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Product Liability

E-cigarettes and vaping have become a more common practice in society, but have also shown how dangerous these habits can be. One of the most affected groups have been teenagers, many of which use JUUL products. JUUL is a popular company in the vaping industry and had the greatest share of the e-cig market in the U.S. by 2017. Their products have high amounts of nicotine. Teens who vape have suffered from severe illnesses and have also lost their lives because of vaping chemicals. If you or a[...]

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Lawsuit Alleges Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA Fed Infants Infected Milk

Published on November 11, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

The death of three infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is being linked to contaminated equipment used in measuring donor breast milk. In total, eight infants were affected. Of the five who survived, one was discharged and four remain, two of whom are still receiving treatment for infection. As a result of the fatalities, families are taking legal action against the medical facility. (more…)

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Does a Collision Need to Happen at a Certain Speed to Cause Whiplash?

Published on October 31, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Typically, the more severe the car accident, the worse the injuries. In a high-speed collision on the interstate, a crash victim may have broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries. It’s important to remember, however, that any accident has the potential to result in injury. For example, whiplash can occur in nearly any accident situation. Speed may play a role in the severity of the injury, but the force from even a low-speed accident can result in neck strain. In order to understand why this is,[...]

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PennDOT Testing Digital License Plates in Some Pennsylvania Counties

Published on October 17, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

PennDOT is using 20 state vehicles, including dump trucks, crew cabs, passenger vehicles, and a van to test out digital license plates before lawmakers in our commonwealth decide whether or not to approve legislation for the plates. These tester vehicles are predominantly in central and northwest Pennsylvania in Adams, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Erie, Forest, Franklin, Lancaster, Lebanon, Mercer, Perry, Venango, Warren, and York counties. (more…)

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How Often Do Instances of Dental Malpractice Happen?

Published on October 10, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Dentists can make mistakes just like any other doctor. This is called dental malpractice, which falls under the greater category of medical malpractice. Unlike regular medical malpractice, though, dental malpractice is harder to make a case for. When it comes to dental malpractice, a victim must prove that an injury was not only caused by the dentist failing to meet the medical standard of care, but also from mistakes caused by negligence. In order to prove dental malpractice, a victim needs to establish duty, breach, causation, and damages[...]

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