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Category: Medical Malpractice

Can Infections Acquired in the Hospital Be Grounds for a Claim?

Published on September 1, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

You went in for one thing. You came out with something else, an infection that cost you weeks and required another surgery. Now you want to know whether anyone can be held accountable. The honest answer starts with an uncomfortable fact. Even a well-run hospital can cause infections, some from bacteria a previous patient carried in. So, the infection by itself proves nothing, and that’s the first thing a defense attorney will say. It’s also the first thing a good Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyer will tell you. But[...]
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What Happens When Emergency Room Triage Mistakes Cause Harm?

Published on August 25, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

If you get hurt or have a sudden ailment you can’t shake, you have plenty of emergency room options around King of Prussia, including Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), Bryn Mawr Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, and Paoli Hospital. A trip to any of those facilities begins with a triage assessment. The results tell staff whether you need immediate treatment or can wait. That distinction can literally mean the difference between life and death. These ERs are staffed by dedicated doctors, nurses, and administrators who are all dedicated to helping[...]
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How Do You Prove a Surgical Instrument Was Left Inside a Patient?

Published on August 18, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Most malpractice cases turn on whether a doctor made a defensible judgment call under pressure. Not this one. A sponge doesn’t wander into an abdomen on its own. When an instrument gets closed inside a patient, the object itself is the evidence. This is why a retained surgical item claim works differently from almost any other claim in medicine. It is also why hospitals settle these quietly when they can. The harder part is usually the timing, because the object could sit undetected for months or years while[...]
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What Are Hospital Protocol Failures and Can They Lead to Lawsuits?

Published on August 11, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Millions of patients pass through Philadelphia-area hospitals every year. Those visits include everything from elective surgery to baby deliveries to emergency treatment, with a wide range of outcomes. No matter the reason, visiting a hospital can be stressful, even when everything goes to plan. And sometimes it doesn’t. You can encounter a protocol failure that leads to further complications. A hospital protocol failure can be grounds to file a medical malpractice claim. If you decide to pursue that path, you’ll need an attorney who knows how to build[...]
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Hospital Negligence in Emergency Rooms

Published on June 9, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Emergency rooms are where people go when things feel urgent, scary, and uncertain. Patients arrive expecting the type of medical judgment that can make all the difference in a critical moment. But sometimes, something goes wrong. A serious condition gets missed. A test is misread. A patient is sent home too soon. And suddenly, what should have been a place of healing turns into the starting point of a much longer medical journey. When that happens, families are left trying to piece together what went wrong and whether[...]
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How Hospital Staffing Shortages Cause Preventable Injuries

Published on June 2, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

No one likes going to the hospital. A trip to Temple University Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, or any of the other 127 Philly hospitals can always trigger stress. Even with the happiness surrounding the birth of a baby, there are still plenty of reasons to feel anxious. The hope for every patient is that all their medical needs will be met by an attentive staff. Unfortunately, staffing shortages often lead to preventable injuries. When you are caused harm by the very institution that is supposed[...]
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How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit in Pennsylvania?

Published on May 5, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When anyone seeks out medical care, they are at their most vulnerable. All they can do is present their symptoms and hope the medical professional knows how to treat them. That treatment begins with a diagnosis followed by a treatment plan and follow-up. Unfortunately, negligence can occur at any point in that health journey. When that negligence leads to further harm, you have an actionable case of medical malpractice, but not an unlimited one. In Pennsylvania, the statute of limitations for filing a medical malpractice suit is two[...]
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Who Is Liable for Medical Errors in Hospitals?

Published on April 28, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

The moment a patient arrives at a hospital, they’ll begin interacting with the staff at all levels. It’s not uncommon for a patient to have 10 to 15 distinct interactions during an average four-hour emergency room visit. There would be several other staff members in administration, radiology, and blood labs that would also impact that patient’s care. Anywhere along that chain of support, negligence can occur, leading to further harm. That makes nearly anyone who had a hand in a patient’s admission, care, and treatment liable for a[...]
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Can You Sue a Hospital for Long ER Wait Times?

Published on April 21, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Waiting in an emergency room can feel like time slows down in the worst possible way. You arrive in pain, worried, or scared, and instead of immediate help, you’re met with hours of waiting. It’s frustrating, and sometimes even dangerous. But not every long wait automatically leads to a lawsuit. So, when does a delay cross the line into medical negligence? In some cases, extended emergency room delays can rise to the level of medical malpractice, especially when a patient’s condition worsens because the hospital failed to provide[...]
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How Do You Know If You Have a Medical Malpractice Claim?

Published on April 21, 2026, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When something goes wrong during medical care, it is not always easy to tell whether it was an unavoidable complication or something that should not have happened at all. Sometimes, your condition got worse, your diagnosis was delayed, or a procedure didn’t go as planned. You might be asking yourself, “Do I actually have a medical malpractice claim?” This is more than a bad outcome. Medical malpractice cases are based on whether a healthcare provider failed to meet accepted standards and caused harm as a result. The Legal[...]
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