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Court Makes Transportation Workers Exempt from Federal Arbitration Act

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

On January 15, 2019, the Supreme Court unanimously ruled that independent contractors who work in the transportation industry may not be forced into mandatory arbitration. The decision will allow contractors to defend their rights in court. The case, New Prime Inc. v. Oliveria, involved a dispute between a trucking company and one of its drivers. When the driver, Dominic Oliveria, began working for New Prime, he was required to complete 10,000 miles of hauling freight for free. Then, as a trainee, he had to complete an additional 30,000[...]
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Tire Buying Guide for Philadelphia Residents

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

Drivers are often familiar with road safety, but may neglect to provide that same care and awareness to their tires. When a vehicle doesn’t have the correct tires or aren’t properly cared for, there’s an increased chance that the tires could cause an accident on the road. A tire failure while driving often causes severe injuries because it’s difficult to maintain control of the vehicle. (more…)
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Under Investigation for Deadly Medication Error

Published on January 17, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

On December 26, 2017, an unidentified patient was accidentally injected with a paralyzing anesthetic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The hospital is under investigation for not being upfront with the Davison County Medical Examiner about the deadly medication error. The patient was being treated at Vanderbilt for a subdural hematoma, also known as bleeding in the brain, and was suffering from headaches and vision loss. Even with those symptoms, the patient was awake, alert, and improving. (more…)
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The Most Dangerous Roads and Highways in Pennsylvania

Published on January 10, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

There are a number of factors that play into why an automobile crash happens. While we most often think of driver negligence, there are instances where road conditions or ambiguous traffic signs can contribute to an accident. Whether you mostly drive around town or have a long, daily highway commute to work, it’s important to be aware of where the most dangerous spots are for travel. This awareness may help you avoid situations that could result in a wreck. (more…)
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What’s the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?

Published on December 27, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

It can be a frightening and overwhelming experience to learn your baby is ill or has been diagnosed with a medical condition. There are likely to be doctor’s visits, tests, and treatments, and it’s normal to have questions regarding how the illness or condition arose. New babies can suffer from two different types of medical problems: birth injuries and birth defects. While those terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it’s crucial to understand the difference between the two. Understanding Birth Defects A birth defect is a disease or medical[...]
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Celebrity Lawyer Sued for Deficient Representation

Published on December 14, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Legal News

Just because a lawyer is famous, doesn’t mean you’ll get the results you want. Andrew Milder learned this the hard way. He was wrongfully arrested and hired Hollywood attorney, Shawn Holley. Holley has a client list full of celebrities. She was on the defense team for O.J. Simpson, represented Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Justin Bieber, Kim Kardashian West, and Kanye West. She accompanied Kim Kardashian West to the White House when she spoke with the president about Alice Marie Johnson, a first-time drug offender who was serving a[...]
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Negligence Caused Pottsville, PA Nursing Home Residents to Suffer

Published on December 7, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

The HCR ManorCare nursing home in Pottsville, PA was investigated by state inspectors in 2017. What they found was not the environment of a caring, healthy, and well-run nursing home. Instead, the residents who lived there were severely neglected. Neglect included failure to maintain resident hygiene, as shown by a disabled man who had long, dirty fingernails. The nursing home didn’t have enough staff to properly respond to the call buttons from the residents’ bedsides. It was common for residents to regularly soil themselves because it took too[...]
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Robert Sachs Writes Article Titled, “Plaintiff’s Challenges to Pre-Suit, Binding Arbitrations in Nursing Homes”

Published on October 25, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | In The News

We are pleased to announce that Attorney Rob Sachs of Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco has written an article titled, “Plaintiff’s Challenges to Pre-Suit, Binding Arbitrations in Nursing Homes,” which has been published by the Pennsylvania Association for Justice. In the article, he addresses two significant days for nursing home residents throughout the state of Pennsylvania, September 27 and 28. On September 27th, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, which administers over $1 trillion of federal reserves, issued final rules that will disallow binding, pre-dispute arbitration clauses in nursing facilities[...]
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When Can You File a Personal Injury Lawsuit for a Work Injury?

Published on October 24, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

Suffering an injury on the job can create a number of setbacks and concerns for victims and their families. That’s especially true if injuries are severe enough to require extensive medical treatment, long recoveries, and limited opportunity to work and earn needed wages. Fortunately, there are systems in place designed to help injured workers harmed as a result of the work they perform and provide them with compensation. Choosing the right pathway to compensation and navigating it effectively, however, is not always a simple task. At Shrager, Sachs,[...]
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