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Category: Medical Malpractice

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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The Importance of Informed Patient Consent

Published on May 11, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Informed consent is a crucial aspect of medical treatment. As a patient, you have the right to a conversation with your doctor regarding any treatments or medications you are beginning. You doctor should talk to you about the procedure, side effects, what you can expect afterwards, how to take medications, or any other information related to your treatment. They should also answer any questions you may have. Informed consent is important, but why? Informed consent is one step of many that ensure the safety of patients. Opening a[...]
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Medical Culture May Encourage Doctors to Not Admit Their Mistakes

Published on April 13, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Although medical science has allowed us to live longer and healthier lives, it is not without risks. Nearly all types of medical procedures and treatments pose risks to patients. While some risks are unavoidable, many can be effectively managed in order to ensure positive outcomes. Unfortunately, when medical professionals commit errors, deviate from the recognized standard of care, or otherwise fail in their duty of taking reasonable measures to reduce risks, patients can suffer preventable harm. Medical mistakes on the part of physicians, nurses, and other health care[...]
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Filing a Lawsuit for Misdiagnosis: The Basics

Published on April 6, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals have a legal duty to treat patients in accordance to a recognized “standard of care.” When they deviate from this standard, such as when they fail to properly diagnose a condition that should have reasonably been identified, they can be held accountable for their negligence and liable for harm and damages patients suffer as a result. At Shrager, Sachs, & Blanco, our Philadelphia medical malpractice lawyers have recovered millions of dollars in compensation on behalf of patients who were injured at the hands of a physicians,[...]
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Settlement vs. Lawsuit: Which One is Right for Your Case?

Published on February 24, 2017, by SHRAGER SACHS & BLANCO | Medical Malpractice

If you or someone you love has been injured in an accident that could and should have been preventable if not for the negligence of another, you have the right to pursue a recovery of your damages by filing a personal injury claim. Personal injury cases enable you to hold the party who caused your accident and injuries liable for any damages that resulted from the incident, which commonly includes medical bills, lost work wages, and pain and suffering, among others. While all personal injury claims are hinged[...]
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Common Preventable Medical Errors

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

When people go to the hospital for medical treatment or surgery, they expect that the medical professionals responsible for their care will do the best job possible. The last thing on your mind is suffering further injury. According to U.S. News, more than 200,000 people die from preventable medical errors each year, and up to 20 times more likely to suffer from errors that severely injure them. A new study suggests that medical errors in hospitals and other healthcare facilities are now the third-leading cause of death in the United[...]
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