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Category: Medical Malpractice

How Often Are Infections Caused by Negligence in Hospitals?

Published on February 13, 2020, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

When you’re really sick, you count on a hospital to treat you so that you can heal and recover from your illness. But when you get an infection because of the hospital’s negligence, it can make it harder to feel like you’re in good hands and going to get better quickly. You might think that hospitals are extremely clean and completely disinfected spaces, but that’s not always the case. In fact, infections can spread faster in hospitals since many patients already have compromised health. Even though hospitals are[...]
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Lawsuit Alleges Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA Fed Infants Infected Milk

Published on November 11, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

The death of three infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA is being linked to contaminated equipment used in measuring donor breast milk. In total, eight infants were affected. Of the five who survived, one was discharged and four remain, two of whom are still receiving treatment for infection. As a result of the fatalities, families are taking legal action against the medical facility. (more…)
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How Often Do Instances of Dental Malpractice Happen?

Published on October 10, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Dentists can make mistakes just like any other doctor. This is called dental malpractice, which falls under the greater category of medical malpractice. Unlike regular medical malpractice, though, dental malpractice is harder to make a case for. When it comes to dental malpractice, a victim must prove that an injury was not only caused by the dentist failing to meet the medical standard of care, but also from mistakes caused by negligence. In order to prove dental malpractice, a victim needs to establish duty, breach, causation, and damages[...]
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When is a Failed Plastic Surgery Procedure Considered Malpractice?

Published on September 6, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Social media and influencers have put plastic surgery procedures more into the mainstream over the last couple years even though they have been common for a long time. According to Health Research Funding (HRF), 14.6 million cosmetic surgeries are completed in the United States each year. With that many procedures happening annually, it only makes sense that some of them go wrong. In fact, about 1% of all plastic surgeries result in complications. That might sound small, but that averages out to about 150,000 patients a year with[...]
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Neil Armstrong’s Death: Why Secrecy is Harmful in a Medical Negligence Case

Published on August 2, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Around the 50th anniversary of Neil Armstrong’s moonwalk and nearly seven years since his unexpected passing, information regarding the circumstances of his death and the legal actions that followed have surfaced. The New York Times received records from an anonymous source that detailed the complications that Armstrong faced and the legal settlement that was made after his death between the hospital and his family. This new information brings about questions regarding how harmful secrecy can be when medical malpractice is involved in a patient’s death. (more…)
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What to Do When a Delayed Diagnosis Causes Irreversible Harm

Published on May 30, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

When you’re dealing with a medical problem and don’t know how to take care of it, you expect your doctor to examine you, assess your symptoms, provide a diagnosis, and give you treatment options. Unfortunately, not all doctors practice medicine according to the required standard of care. When a negligent physician delays your diagnosis and you sustain permanent injuries, you can hold them accountable and seek compensation in order to live as high a quality of life as possible. Learning your condition could have been diagnosed sooner to[...]
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How to Maximize the Chances of a Successful Surgical Outcome

Published on February 28, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Knowing you’ll be going into surgery can be overwhelming. It’s likely you have many thoughts running through your head about how the procedure will go and what recovery will be like. If you’re worried about the risks, possible outcomes, or medical errors, there are things you can do to maximize your chances of having a successful surgical outcome. Overall, it’s important to remember that you are the one undergoing surgery, which means you should feel as prepared as possible before the operation. (more…)
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Vanderbilt University Medical Center Under Investigation for Deadly Medication Error

Published on January 17, 2019, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

On December 26, 2017, an unidentified patient was accidentally injected with a paralyzing anesthetic at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The hospital is under investigation for not being upfront with the Davison County Medical Examiner about the deadly medication error. The patient was being treated at Vanderbilt for a subdural hematoma, also known as bleeding in the brain, and was suffering from headaches and vision loss. Even with those symptoms, the patient was awake, alert, and improving. (more…)
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What’s the Difference Between a Birth Injury and a Birth Defect?

Published on December 27, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

It can be a frightening and overwhelming experience to learn your baby is ill or has been diagnosed with a medical condition. There are likely to be doctor’s visits, tests, and treatments, and it’s normal to have questions regarding how the illness or condition arose. New babies can suffer from two different types of medical problems: birth injuries and birth defects. While those terms are sometimes used interchangeably, it’s crucial to understand the difference between the two. Understanding Birth Defects A birth defect is a disease or medical[...]
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Proposed CMS Rule Could Put a Stop on Public Reporting of Hospital Infections

Published on July 9, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Over the years, we have discussed many health care related issues on our blog, including those involving medical malpractice. We have also written many posts discussing proposed rules and legislative changes in the healthcare industry that harm patients, their rights, and their safety. Recently, a new proposed rule change that would put an end to public reporting of certain infections acquired in hospitals has been making headlines, and is being criticized for its potential impact on public safety. The newly proposed rule change is part of the Centers for[...]
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