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Who Is Liable If a Truck Tire Blowout Caused My Accident?

Published on November 10, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks can weigh up to 80,000 pounds when fully loaded. Thus, if they cause an accident, serious injuries or death could result. Trucking companies and truckers are responsible to inspect the truck before departure to ensure all necessary components are safe and functional. If a tire blows out, and you are injured as a result, you may pursue compensation against a variety of parties. You may file a claim against: The truck driver The trucking company The truck maintenance provider The tire manufacturer If the truck driver[...]
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State Suspends License of Arden Courts of Old Orchard

Published on November 2, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

State officials have revoked the licenses of two personal care homes in Lehigh and Northampton County over the past few days, both of which have been linked to resident deaths. Back in April, 84-year old veteran Daniel Scanlan died as a result of “complications of blunt force trauma” after being pushed by another person living at Arden Courts of Old Orchard. Although a staff member witnessed the incident and reported it to the executive director, the director failed to mention the push in a report to the state. After the[...]
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What You Need to Know About Surgical Never Events in Medical Malpractice Cases

Published on October 30, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, injured patients have the burden of proving how a medical professional’s negligence more likely than not led to their preventable injuries. While medical negligence can take numerous forms, it is generally defined by law as a health care provider’s failure to administer treatment in accordance to accepted medical standards – which means that any reasonable and skillful medical professional under the same or similar circumstances would have acted differently to avoid harm. As this legal definition makes clear, what constitutes medical negligence can sometimes be[...]
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The 5 Most Common Causes of Preventable Motorcycle Accidents

Published on October 12, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Motorcycles are considered motor vehicles by law, and riders have the same rights and responsibilities as any driver. However, due to their smaller size and the lack of protection they provide riders, motorcyclists are among the most vulnerable motorists on our roads. As such, riders have greater needs to remain vigilant and defensive when sharing public roads and highways with other vehicles. Unfortunately, as we have seen throughout the years representing victims of auto accidents across Philadelphia and the state on Pennsylvania, even the most vigilant riders can[...]
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Death of Daniel Scanlan Ruled Homicide

Published on October 2, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

Northampton County Coroner, Zachary Lysek, has ruled that Daniel Scanlan, an 84-year-old veteran and long-time resident of the Lehigh Valley in Pennsylvania, died on April 4, 2017 as a result of “complications of blunt force head trauma” which occurred at Arden Courts of Old Orchard in Bethlehem Township, Pennsylvania. The certificate of death from the coroner’s office states that Mr. Scanlan was “pushed by another resident causing him to fall and strike his head.” As a result, the coroner marked “homicide” as the “manner of death” on the[...]
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When Should I Talk to an Attorney About My Injury?

Published on September 12, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

Attorneys can help with a wide variety of injury cases. A personal injury attorney may be able to help if you have been injured at work, by a doctor, by an ill-meaning assailant, because of the negligence of another person, or for any other reason. Serious injuries typically result in large medical costs, significant time out of work, long-term physical damage, and other lasting negative effects for the injured party. If you have suffered a serious injury that was not your fault, you may be able to file[...]
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Damage Caps on Medical Malpractice: Why It’s Dangerous

Published on September 1, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

In a continuing trend of naming bills misleadingly, the Protecting Access to Care Act (HR 1215) was passed in the Republican-majority Congress on June 28, 2017. This bill places a cap on the maximum amount a patient can sue for damages in a medical malpractice suit. HR 1215 is currently being considered by the Senate, so it has not yet gone into effect. However, this is a bill Republicans favor. If the Senate goes the same way as Congress, those who are victims of severe negligence will only[...]
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What If My Injuries Don’t Appear Until Long After an Accident?

Published on August 29, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

If you are involved in a car accident, you may think you are unharmed just because you don’t feel any pain. However, sometimes your injuries may not present themselves until days after the crash. Such injuries include soft tissue damage to muscles, ligaments, and tendons, as well as concussions and whiplash. If you wait to see a doctor, insurance companies will try to prove that the injuries did not result from the crash. With this in mind, you can still pursue compensation for injuries that are not immediately[...]
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Can a Traumatic Brain Injury Cause PTSD?

Published on August 11, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

Suffering a serious blow to the head from a car accident, blast, fall, or some other incident can result in a traumatic brain injury (TBI). For some, the memories from sustaining that injury can be extremely jarring, and may also trigger posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A traumatic brain injury is typically very traumatic, and the symptoms may sometimes overlap with those of PTSD, making it difficult to determine whether you are suffering from a TBI, or both a TBI and PTSD. A traumatic brain injury may be caused by any[...]
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Republicans Oppose Rule That Would Allow Class Action Lawsuits Against Banks

Published on August 11, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | In The News

"There is no moral or economic reason to deny people who have been harmed the right to sue in court. But Republicans keep trying to do so." This quote by our managing partner, Attorney Robert Sachs, Jr., shows our passion for protecting citizens’ rights to sue financial institutions. However, not everyone shares our convictions. The Trump administration is trying to shut down a rule that would allow people to join together to file class action lawsuits against banks and other financial institutions. If the Republicans succeed in blocking[...]
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