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Category: Medical Malpractice

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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Can a Doctor Still Practice After a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

Published on April 1, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

“By all that I hold highest, I promise my patients competence, integrity, candor, personal commitment to their best interest, compassion, and absolute discretion, and confidentiality within the law.”  That is the first line in the Hippocratic Oath. As explained to med students at the University of Pennsylvania, it is an oath that is “administered to the young physician upon entering the profession.” That oath is meant to be more symbolic than legally binding.   When there is an issue with the level of care provided by a medical practitioner[...]
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How Can Surgical Errors Be Prevented?

Published on April 1, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When was the last time you made a mistake? Maybe you spelled something wrong in an email or added too much seasoning to a soup. These are two minor errors that can easily be corrected and won’t bring much disruption to your life.   Surgical errors, however, are a category of mistakes that can lead to pain, recovery complications, and, in extreme cases, death.   The consent form that you are obligated to sign is intended to provide information about the procedure and the inherent risks. You can[...]
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What Are the Worst Hospitals in Philadelphia?

Published on March 4, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Philadelphia is home to some of the nation's top hospitals. Unfortunately, not all healthcare facilities in the city are up to high standards. This is needed for patient safety, care quality, and overall satisfaction. What are the worst hospitals in Philadelphia? In this blog, we will look at some of these facilities that rank at the bottom of the list. Qualifications for Grades There are several grading systems, but one of the most reliable is Leapfrog's Hospital Safety Grades. This survey evaluates hospitals based on patient safety. The[...]
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How To Advocate for Yourself in the Emergency Room

Published on February 18, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

No one goes to a hospital emergency room “just to visit.” If you make a trip to an ER, you have to be there because of an accident or an ailment that has taken a turn for the worse. With close to 137 million ER visits across the country (according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)), any trip to a hospital will mean waiting for care. According to data collected by Axios, the average wait in a Pennsylvania ER is three hours. That puts it[...]
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