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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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Does Grief Cause Physical Pain?

Published on September 26, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Wrongful Death

Grief is a natural response to loss. It is most commonly associated with the loss of a loved one, and it’s one of the biggest challenges anyone can face. Grief may be amplified if the death was unexpected and the result of negligence. It’s important for people to know that there is no timetable for grieving. It is a highly individualized process. While some people may start to feel better in weeks or months, other people measure their grief in years. While grieving is typically thought to be[...]

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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[...]

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