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Category: Medical Malpractice

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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When Should I File for Medical Malpractice?

Published on November 21, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

If you have been injured by a negligent healthcare professional, you have the right to pursue compensation in a medical malpractice claim. However, many people may not think their situation warrants a lawsuit, or they may not be aware of their rights. Our firm provides compassionate legal assistance to those who have suffered from the carelessness of physicians and nursing staff. In general, there are several situations where you may be able to obtain compensation for medical malpractice. These include: You receive improper treatment You are misdiagnosed You[...]
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What You Need to Know About Surgical Never Events in Medical Malpractice Cases

Published on October 30, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

When it comes to medical malpractice cases, injured patients have the burden of proving how a medical professional’s negligence more likely than not led to their preventable injuries. While medical negligence can take numerous forms, it is generally defined by law as a health care provider’s failure to administer treatment in accordance to accepted medical standards – which means that any reasonable and skillful medical professional under the same or similar circumstances would have acted differently to avoid harm. As this legal definition makes clear, what constitutes medical negligence can sometimes be[...]
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Damage Caps on Medical Malpractice: Why It’s Dangerous

Published on September 1, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

In a continuing trend of naming bills misleadingly, the Protecting Access to Care Act (HR 1215) was passed in the Republican-majority Congress on June 28, 2017. This bill places a cap on the maximum amount a patient can sue for damages in a medical malpractice suit. HR 1215 is currently being considered by the Senate, so it has not yet gone into effect. However, this is a bill Republicans favor. If the Senate goes the same way as Congress, those who are victims of severe negligence will only[...]
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Medication Error Leads to Death & 7-Figure Settlement

Published on August 3, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

With more than 80 years of combined experience, Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco has guided hundreds of clients to successful outcomes. We take each case seriously and work hard to provide effective solutions to meet clients’ specific needs. Our team is proud to share the story of how we helped our client obtain a settlement for the wrongful death of his father. The Situation Our client’s father had been living independently in a senior living home for several months. However, he started becoming confused and unable to maintain his[...]
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Common Causes of Wrongful Death During Pregnancy

Published on July 19, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Physicians owe a duty of care to patients to provide safe, responsible medical treatment. If your loved one died during pregnancy, our Philadelphia medical malpractice attorneys can investigate the situation and provide compassionate representation. There are many causes of wrongful death during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. These could often be prevented with adequate diagnosis and prompt treatment. Unfortunately, doctors sometimes fail to act, or make hasty, reckless judgments regarding a patient’s care, resulting in wrongful death. There Are 2 Main Causes of Wrongful Death During Pregnancy: 1. A[...]
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Medical Errors on the Rise in VA Hospitals

Published on June 19, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Hospitals throughout the U.S., including VA facilities, are facing pressure to reduce the number of preventable medical errors that have led to a growing number of patient injuries or deaths. The trouble is that while there is a seven percent increase in medical errors reported at VA hospitals, there has been an eighteen percent dip in investigations as to why they occurred. As malpractice payouts to veterans have reached a 12-year high, a pattern of preventable deaths and low accountability has, unfortunately, become evident. Although the VA has[...]
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