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Proposed CMS Rule Could Put a Stop on Public Reporting of Hospital Infections

Published on July 9, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Over the years, we have discussed many health care related issues on our blog, including those involving medical malpractice. We have also written many posts discussing proposed rules and legislative changes in the healthcare industry that harm patients, their rights, and their safety. Recently, a new proposed rule change that would put an end to public reporting of certain infections acquired in hospitals has been making headlines, and is being criticized for its potential impact on public safety. The newly proposed rule change is part of the Centers for[...]
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Pennsylvania Legislature Votes Against Bill Capping Punitive Damages in Nursing Home Abuse Cases

Published on July 5, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently voted against a bill that would have put a cap on the punitive damages that could be awarded to victims in verdicts against nursing homes in the state. This bill sought to apply the Medical Care Availability and Reduction of Error (MCARE) Act to assisted living facilities and nursing homes, which would have capped these damages to 250 percent of the compensatory damages awarded. “This bill demonstrates that the Pennsylvania legislature, which remains majority-controlled by Republicans, works very hard to balance the[...]
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Philadelphia Nursing Home Profited as Care Declined, Report Shows

Published on June 22, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

A recent article from the Philadelphia Inquirer is shining a spotlight on a local nursing home owner that profited despite declining care at its facilities. According to the article, nursing homes once owned by the Archdiocese of Philadelphia went from barely breaking even to becoming some of the most profitable nursing homes in the region after being bought by Charles-Edouard Gros. One of the nursing homes included the St. Francis Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare. As reported by the Inquirer, Gros-owned nursing homes comprised four of the area’s five[...]
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Medical Malpractice: C-Sections, Surgical Risks & Patient Consent

Published on June 19, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Birth Injury

Doctors have a legal duty to treat patients in accordance to established medical guidelines and standards, as doing so is critical to avoiding preventable injuries. While evaluating whether a medical professional took appropriate steps to treat a patient as a reasonably skillful doctor would under the same or similar circumstances is an important part of determining whether negligence played a role in causing birth injuries, it is also important to evaluate whether or not doctors adequately discussed information about procedures and associated risks – including risks related to cesarean[...]
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Texting Drivers Remain a Problem in Pennsylvania, But Few Receive Tickets

Published on June 5, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Distracted driving has become one of America’s leading causes of preventable car accidents, injuries, and deaths. While this can include any form of risky multi-tasking – from personal grooming and eating or drinking to conversing with passengers or reading maps – it most notably includes text messaging and the use of handheld smart phones. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has cited distracted driving as a national epidemic that killed nearly 4,000 victims in 2016 alone, and which is a leading factor behind recent surges in fatal[...]
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How Avoiding Apologies After an Auto Accident Can Protect Your Right to Compensation

Published on May 18, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

Apologies can be a polite way to express concern when you make a mistake or when something accidental happens. While it may be a natural reaction for many people after knocking something over or bumping into another person, even if it wasn’t necessarily their fault, apologizing should be something you avoid after a car accident, as it can create complications in any personal injury case you choose to pursue. At Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco, our Philadelphia personal injury lawyers have extensive experience advocating on behalf of victims injured[...]
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Birth Injuries Caused by Medical Devices

Published on May 4, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Birth Injury

Birth injuries can result from a range of negligent actions and conduct during pregnancy, labor, and delivery – including the improper use of forceps and vacuum extractors. While both of these medical devices can assist physicians during difficult deliveries, they must be used in accordance to strict standards. When medical professionals fail to use forceps or vacuum extractors properly, they can be held liable for preventable birth injuries, including those resulting in long-term and life-altering effects on children and their families. At Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco, our Philadelphia[...]
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Liability & Commercial Truck Accidents: Who Covers Victims’ Damages?

Published on April 23, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Truck Accidents

Trucks, tractor-trailers, and other commercial vehicles that transport goods and products use our public roads and highways on a daily basis. Because they’re much larger, heavier, and slower vehicles than passenger cars, pickup trucks, and motorcycles, they also pose innumerable risks to those around them, including the threat of catastrophic injuries or death when vulnerable motorists are involved in trucking accidents. To manage these risks and protect the rights of accident victims, the federal government and states across the country enforce a number of laws and safety regulations. At Shrager,[...]
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Should I Consult a Medical Malpractice Lawyer After a Birth Injury?

Published on April 16, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Birth injuries are never an easy experience, especially when those injuries result from preventable acts of negligence committed by the medical professionals in whom you placed your trust during such an important time. While families are tasked with rebuilding their lives and finding ways to manage life-altering repercussions, it is also important to understand they have legal rights when birth injuries are preventable – rights that can not only provide them with a sense of justice, but also the compensation and resources they need to navigate their futures.[...]
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Failure to Read Fetal Heart Rate & Birth Injuries

Published on March 19, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Birth Injury

Monitoring an unborn baby’s heart rate during labor and delivery can alert nurses and medical staff to potential complications and medical emergencies that must be promptly addressed. Should a baby’s heart rate become too high or too low, for example, it may indicate fetal distress caused by oxygen deprivation and the need for an emergency C-section. In order to ensure a baby is tolerating the birth process and identify any complications, nurses and staff use electronic fetal heart rate monitors. These devices provide readouts that must be interpreted[...]
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