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Category: Medical Malpractice

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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Should I Consult a Medical Malpractice Lawyer After a Birth Injury?

Published on April 16, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Birth injuries are never an easy experience, especially when those injuries result from preventable acts of negligence committed by the medical professionals in whom you placed your trust during such an important time. While families are tasked with rebuilding their lives and finding ways to manage life-altering repercussions, it is also important to understand they have legal rights when birth injuries are preventable – rights that can not only provide them with a sense of justice, but also the compensation and resources they need to navigate their futures.[...]
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Federal Government Penalizes Two Philadelphia Hospitals for High Injury, Infection Rates

Published on February 15, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Hospitals are an important piece of our health care industry, and they play an important role in treating patients who often require serious or immediate care. While we can’t expect hospitals to successfully treat every patient all of the time, we can certainly expect them to take reasonable measures in protecting patients from preventable harm – it’s their legal duty. Unfortunately, two hospitals in Philadelphia fell short in that regard. According to recently released data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), two Philadelphia hospitals are[...]
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Advocacy Efforts Could Mean More Rights for Medical Malpractice Victims

Published on February 1, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

In recent blogs, we have discussed how corporations, lobbyists, and politicians push for legislative changes that restructure our civil justice system in a manner that benefits themselves – even when it comes at the expense of everyday Americans and victims of negligence. Prime examples of these changes relate to tort reform, which have succeeded in state legislatures across the country passing unfair laws that limit the amount of compensation victims are able to recover after being harmed by negligent health care providers. Today, more states than not impose[...]
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Cancer Misdiagnosis: Do I Have a Case?

Published on January 22, 2018, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Cancer diagnoses are never welcomed news, but when timely and accurate, they provide the opportunity for patients to seek the treatment they need and better their prognosis. Unfortunately, medical professionals who provide substandard care during diagnostic testing can strip patients of that opportunity, enable the progression of their condition and suffering, and decrease their chances of recovery. Because medical malpractice is an area of law which places accountability on health care providers in whom we place our trust, and holds them liable for providing substandard care, victims of cancer misdiagnosis[...]
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