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Drug and Alcohol Abuse Among Health Care Professionals

Published on February 20, 2024, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

We know that people self-medicate with various substances all the time. Sometimes we know these individuals personally, either our friends or family. What we often don’t consider is the percentage of those in the health care industry who abuse drugs and alcohol. Doctors, nurses, and others in the medical field are under high amounts of stress, often overworked, see tragedies every day, and, unfortunately, enough of them decide to cope with substance abuse. A drink now and then isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but a problem arises when[...]
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Is Video Surveillance of Nursing Home Residents Legal in PA?

Published on February 13, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Nursing Home Abuse

Like many other states, Pennsylvania has laws and regulations to protect people's privacy, especially when it comes to places like nursing homes where residents may need extra care. If you or a loved one resides in a nursing home, you may have wondered: is video surveillance of nursing home residents legal in PA? Privacy is an important aspect of all our lives, including those living in nursing homes. Pennsylvania recognizes this, and there are rules in place to protect the privacy of residents at assisted living facilities. What[...]
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The Most Dangerous Roads in Philadelphia

Published on February 6, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

Philadelphia, with its rich history and vibrant culture, is a city that never sleeps. However, as with any urban center, its charm is not without its challenges. This is especially true when it comes to the perilous network of roads that crisscross the city. PennDOT, Pennsylvania’s Department of Transportation, reports that, in Philadelphia County alone (population 1,584,064), there were 10,108 vehicle accidents in 2020. That's an average of 28 crashes every day, or more than one per hour! Of these crashes: 154 resulted in fatalities 6,202 included non-fatal[...]
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The Danger of Injuries from Falls Down Stairs

Published on January 30, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Personal Injury

  An American Journal of Emergency Medicine article electronically shared by the National Library of Medicine in 2018 detailed how researchers had combed through 23 years worth of emergency room records. They found that more than 24 million Americans, or the equivalent of more than a million patients annually, had been treated for stair-related injuries during that time frame. These statistics and others led them to conclude that stairs are an all-too-common source of injury and that their rates are increasing. Why do we bring this study up?[...]
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How Long Can You Wait to File a Birth Injury Claim?

Published on January 23, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Birth Injury

When you’re expecting a baby, you’re usually over the moon with excitement, planning their name, decorating the nursery, buying all the baby items you can think of (even some you don’t really need), and celebrating with your friends and family. Then, it’s time. You head to the hospital, ready to finally hold your little bundle of joy. You don’t expect something to go wrong during the delivery. You never thought something completely unpreventable might happen to your baby. But it has. Now you’re faced with the unforeseen reality[...]
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The Dangers of Driving on Black Ice

Published on January 23, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

More than 70% of our nation’s roadways are located in snowy regions, according to the Federal Highway Administration (FHA). Any type of moisture on the road, whether it’s rain, snow, or ice, can decrease friction between vehicle tires and the roadway, limiting maneuverability and increasing braking times and distances. If you travel in or near Philadelphia or anywhere that experiences snow or winter-time precipitation, it’s important to understand the dangers of driving on black ice. What Is Black Ice? Also known as clear ice, black ice is a[...]
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What Are the Treatment Options if My Child Has a Birth Injury?

Published on January 9, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Birth Injury

When parents find themselves navigating a journey they never envisioned – a journey marked by a birth injury in their precious child, it can test the depths of their resilience, strength, and love, challenging them to redefine the very essence of what it means to be a parent.  The first question that’s often asked is, “What are the treatment options if my child has a birth injury?”  There are many treatment options for infants who’ve suffered a birth injury. The exact treatment that’s best for your child will,[...]
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What Happens When Someone Dies in a Car Accident?

Published on January 9, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Auto Accidents

According to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PDoT), there were 115,938 reported crashes on Pennsylvania roads in 2022, resulting in 1,179 fatalities. The aftermath of a car accident can be traumatic and devastating, regardless of how serious a crash it is. And when someone dies during an accident or due to their injuries suffered because of it, the situation often becomes much more difficult and confusing. This is where our compassionate team at Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco can help you. We have decades of experience handling cases just[...]
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What Types of Brain Injuries Are Caused by Medical Malpractice?

Published on December 9, 2023, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Brain Injury

You go to the doctor because you're experiencing unfamiliar or debilitating symptoms, and they diagnose you with one relatively minor condition. Later, you find out that you're suffering from something worse. Or perhaps you undergo what is typically a pretty straightforward operation, yet your surgeon or the anesthesiologist does something wrong, causing you to suffer brain damage. These are just two of many examples of ways in which healthcare provider negligence can leave patients with unexpected problems they have to deal with. Below, we highlight the types of[...]
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Western PA Nurse Charged with Killing 4 Patients

Published on December 9, 2023, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Heather Pressdee, a registered nurse in the Western Pennsylvania area, has been charged with killing four patients by administering fatal doses of insulin. Witnesses say that Pressdee mocked people with intellectual disabilities and told her colleagues that a man with a brain injury didn’t deserve to live. Over the last three years, Pressdee moved between several facilities where 17 different patients with serious but not life-threatening health conditions suddenly died of insulin overdoses. Doctors and nurses who worked with her voiced concerns that[...]
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