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Filing a Lawsuit for Misdiagnosis: The Basics

Published on April 6, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals have a legal duty to treat patients in accordance to a recognized “standard of care.” When they deviate from this standard, such as when they fail to properly diagnose a condition that should have reasonably been identified, they can be held accountable for their negligence and liable for harm and damages patients suffer as a result. At Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco, our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of patients who were injured at the hands of a physicians,[...]
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Brain Injuries: What You Need To Know About Concussions

Published on March 15, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

March is National Brain Injury Awareness Month, and our legal team at Shrager, Spivey & Sachs wanted to provide some helpful information that can aid victims and families following unexpected brain injuries. Having served Philadelphia and the state of Pennsylvania since 1978, our personal injury attorneys have worked with many victims who suffered brain injuries in all types of accidents, including car accidents. We know that having the right information is critical to getting the right help and to knowing what to expect. Traumatic brain injuries are unique[...]
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What Should I Ask My Doctor After an Accident?

Published on March 8, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

If you or a loved one has recently been involved in an accident, such as a truck accident or car accident, it is important that you seek a medical evaluation as soon as you can. Whether you were treated at an emergency room or not, it is always recommended that you get a full evaluation from a medical professional, or a follow up evaluation. Visiting a doctor is important to your health, as there can be a lot of things you don’t notice in the chaos and frenzy immediately following an[...]
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Settlement vs. Lawsuit: Which One is Right for Your Case?

Published on February 24, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that could and should have been preventable if not for the negligence of another, you have the right to pursue a recovery of your damages by filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury cases enable you to hold the party who caused your accident and injuries liable for any damages that resulted from the incident, which commonly includes medical bills, lost work wages, and pain and suffering, among others. While all personal injury claims are hinged[...]
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Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: An Unchecked Epidemic

Published on February 22, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

Nursing home abuse and neglect can take many forms, including the familiar types of wrongdoing such as physical and emotional abuse, neglecting basic needs, and financial exploitation. While families may be generally aware of these issues when choosing an assisted care facility for their elderly loved one, few give a second thought to another more sinister and inexcusable type of abuse: sexual assault. While the inability or unwillingness of the elderly to speak out about sexual assault makes it inherently difficult to determine the true number of sexual abuse[...]
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The Cost of Living with a Spinal Cord Injury

Published on February 20, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Personal Injury

When it comes to serious injuries, few have as devastating a potential to upend lives as those involving the spine and spinal cord. The human spinal cord is the most important structure between the body and the brain, and it is filled with nerves, tissues, and support cells. These structures provide the primary pathway that allows the brain to communicate with the rest of the body, and it is essential to the way we live our day to day lives. Although the spinal cord is incredibly important to[...]
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Common Preventable Medical Errors

Published on February 3, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

When people go to the hospital for medical treatment or surgery, they expect that the medical professionals responsible for their care will do the best job possible. The last thing on your mind is suffering further injury. According to U.S. News, more than 200,000 people die from preventable medical errors each year, and up to 20 times more likely to suffer from errors that severely injure them. A new study suggests that medical errors in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are now the third-leading cause of death in the United[...]
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Attorney Rob Sachs Elected to Board of Directors of The Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia

Published on January 19, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | In The News

Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco is pleased to announce that Managing Partner Rob Sachs has been elected to the Board of Directors of The Lawyers’ Club of Philadelphia. A prestigious honor that highlights Attorney Sachs’ positive reputation throughout the local and legal communities, selection to the Lawyers’ Club Board of Directors is a distinction reserved for respected attorneys who are committed to furthering the organization’s mission of promoting camaraderie among members of the bench and the bar in the Philadelphia area. Mr. Sachs will serve a three year term on the[...]
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Protect Yourself from Forced Arbitration Clauses

Published on December 6, 2016, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Nursing Home Abuse

Mobile phones, nursing homes, credit cards, and now bank accounts that you never even agreed to have opened in your name!? Corporate America is using forced arbitration clauses buried on many of the contracts you agree to every day to close the courthouse door in your face. These oppressive “fine print” clauses, which most people never read, are potent tools used to limit your right to sue and effectively recover against big corporations. Why do they use these clauses? Because they win far more often in front of[...]
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Too Many Negligent Philadelphia Drivers Get Away Without Criminal Charges

Published on November 28, 2016, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Auto Accidents

According to data gathered by the Bicycle Coalition, in 2016, cars have caused 63 fatalities in Philadelphia. Although this is not significantly more than the amount in earlier years, the proportion involving bicyclists and pedestrians is up to 59%, which is much higher than that in previous years. In just November, four pedestrians suffered fatal injuries in car accidents, and a fifth person was severely injured. One death occurred when an 8-year-old girl was walking home with her older brother and was hit by a hit-and-run driver. The[...]
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