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Category: Medical Malpractice

What Is the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?

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

"Birth injury" and "birth defect" are terms that are sometimes used interchangeably, but they have distinct meanings. Both of these conditions can affect a newborn’s health, but their causes and legal implications differ significantly. A birth injury is typically the result of a complication that happens during labor or delivery, while a birth defect develops before birth. Knowing the differences between the two is important to navigate medical care, seeking legal options when necessary, and advocating for a child’s well-being. What is a Birth Injury? A birth injury[...]
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Are Hospital-Acquired Infections Normal?

Published on February 11, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Hospitals are places we go for healing. Unfortunately, some patients end up getting an infection. Are these hospital-acquired infections normal? While they’re common, they shouldn’t be seen as inevitable. These infections are often preventable. Hospitals have a responsibility to do everything they can to protect patients. What Are Hospital-Acquired Infections (HAI)? These infections develop while a patient is receiving medical care in a hospital or healthcare facility. They’re not present when a patient is admitted but appear during the course of their stay or even after they go[...]
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What Are the Most Dangerous Times at a Hospital?

Published on February 11, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

We can all agree that the only “good time” to go to the hospital is when you get to welcome a new member of the family into the world. Beyond that, no one wants to make the trip if they can avoid it. Yet, for 139.8 million Americans, it's unavoidable. That is how many emergency room visits there were, according to data collected by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.   In addition to the ER visits, the American Hospital Association found that there were 33,679,935 admissions across[...]
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Who Is Responsible for Medication Errors?

Published on February 5, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

Medication errors are among the most common errors made in the healthcare industry, affecting millions of patients each year. Mistakes can range from prescribing the wrong drug to administering an incorrect dosage. While some mistakes cause minor side effects, others result in serious harm or even death. When a medication error happens, determining who’s responsible can be a complicated process. Multiple parties may be involved, including doctors, pharmacists, nurses, and drug manufacturers, and knowing who’s liable in these cases is essential for preventing future errors and seeking legal[...]
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When To Seek a Second Opinion from a New Doctor

Published on February 5, 2025, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

We seek second opinions all the time. When dressing up for a night out on the town, you might ask your partner what they think of what you’re wearing. You probably consult with a friend about the new car you’re buying and what they think. These are the kinds of subjective opinions that can give you confidence about your choices. When it comes to medical issues, the only second opinion you should seek is from a qualified medical practitioner. When is the best time to seek a second[...]
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What Is a Medical Error of Omission?

Published on September 24, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When you go to the doctor's office, hospital, or clinic, you expect to be properly treated for your medical concerns. Unfortunately, mistakes can happen, and they can have a devastating effect on your physical health and even finances. If you have been harmed due to a mistake, you may be able to hold these healthcare providers liable for your injuries. At Shrager Sachs & Blanco, we have helped many clients navigate the challenges of a medical malpractice claim, including those due to an error. In this blog, we'll[...]
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How Common Is C-Section Malpractice?

Published on May 7, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

During the birthing process, there could be times when medical intervention is necessary. When the lives of the mother or the unborn child are at risk, the doctor may elect to perform a C-section. Most of the time, these procedures are performed without any complications. However, if errors or injuries occur, the doctor and their medical team could be liable for a medical malpractice claim. How common is C-section malpractice? Let's explore this pressing topic. Medical Malpractice and Cesarean Deliveries As you may already know, when a healthcare provider[...]
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The Most Common Types of Medical Malpractice Claims

Published on March 12, 2024, by Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco | Medical Malpractice

When you see your doctor or get a procedure done, you expect the medical professionals involved in your care to adhere to certain standards and safety measures. However, that doesn’t always happen, and if a doctor, surgeon, or any other medical professional makes a mistake while caring for a patient, it results in malpractice, and the outcome can be damaging to the patient. So, what are the most common types of medical malpractice claims? We’ll go through some of the main types in this blog, what causes them[...]
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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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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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