If you suffer harm as a result of your doctor’s negligence or inaction, you may have a valid medical malpractice claim. However, medical malpractice claims are notoriously difficult to win, and are best filed promptly with the help of a skilled medical malpractice attorney. Perhaps the biggest challenge is determining whether a negative result was …
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Read MoreCongratulations to our very own Linda M. Oliva, Esq. who was just appointed Vice President of Programs of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association!!! We are so proud of your accomplishments! Read the full press release here: http://www.pegalisanderickson.com/pdf/2014-final-NCWBA-LOliva.pdf “The mission of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association is to promote the advancement of the status …
Read MoreJune 9-15 is National Men’s Health Week. This week presents American men with a great opportunity to become more familiar with common diseases that affect men’s health. Prostate cancer, for example, is the second-most common type of cancer among American men, and claims the lives of about 30,000 men every year. This June, do yourself …
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Read MoreIn New York, if you sustained injuries or economic losses due to medical malpractice, the healthcare professional can be held liable for his or her mistakes. For example, if you suffer from complications as a result of surgery, your medical malpractice lawyer may be able to prove that the surgeon was negligent. Often, the lawyers …
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Read MoreEach year, Mother’s Day marks the beginning of National Women’s Health Week. This week is intended to raise awareness about critical women’s health issues, such as the importance of being proactive about your health. You can take control of your own healthcare by asking your doctor about preventive screenings you should have, such as how …
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Read MoreMany women are too busy caring for their children, aging parents, spouses, and friends to properly take care of themselves. However, it’s crucial for women to be their own advocates for their healthcare. Taking proactive measures for your health can help you avoid problems such as medical injuries and other forms of medical malpractice. This …
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Read MoreIn 1975, California imposed a $250,000 limit on non-economic damages for medical malpractice jury awards. However, voters in that state may soon raise the cap to adjust it for inflation. If voters approve the ballot initiative, the cap would be raised to $1.1 million. The cap only affects compensation for pain and suffering, emotional distress, …
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Read MoreIn 2003, a medical malpractice overhaul law was passed that limited the amount a jury could award a plaintiff in wrongful death cases. Economic damages were not affected; these refer to financial losses such as medical expenses. However, non-economic damages for pain and suffering were limited to $500,000 or $1 million in some cases. Recently, …
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Read MoreMedication errors comprise an alarmingly high percentage of medical malpractice cases, particularly considering they are largely preventable. Medication errors can arise from a vast array of factors, ranging from a doctor’s illegible handwriting on a prescription to inappropriate patient education at the pharmacy. Since reports of medication errors to the FDA are voluntary, medical malpractice …
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Read MoreWhen a patient seeks medical care, he or she inherently trusts the doctor to correctly diagnose and treat his or her medical condition. Unfortunately, cancer misdiagnoses, which can lead to delayed treatment and continued cancer growth, have become incredibly common in the medical field. Television star Fran Drescher became a victim of cancer misdiagnosis when …
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