When a woman is pregnant, it’s vital that her physicians be attentive and alert to potential problems, performing any and all necessary tests to ensure a safe delivery. When a doctor fails to properly diagnose and treat an infant and mother during the prenatal period, complications that should be manageable can become dire. One complication …
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Read MoreSometimes stillbirth has little to do with fate: it’s the result of negligent medical care.
Read MoreDid you know that November is National Family Caregivers Month to recognize and honor family caregivers across the nation? The theme for 2019 is “Caregiving Around the Clock,” which is meant to bring attention to the way caregivers must manage challenges day and night. Using this month to draw attention to family caregivers affords the …
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Read MoreLake Success, New York, October 29, 2019…. Four attorneys from the New York plaintiffs’ medical negligence law firm, Pegalis Law Group, LLC have been named to the competitive New York Metro Super Lawyers® list for 2019. Less than five percent of all lawyers in New York are selected by Super Lawyers® following a rating of …
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Read MoreOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It is important because breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, affecting about one in eight women. Treatment for breast cancer ranges from the removal of a minor lump to a double mastectomy, with additional treatments like chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy also …
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Birth injuries are a particularly tragic type of medical malpractice. It’s devastating to learn that a child will have a lifelong disability before he or she has a chance to enjoy childhood. Sometimes, new mothers are also affected by injuries during labor and delivery, and these can be fatal. After a wrongful death, families need …
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Read MoreThe development of anesthesia in the middle of the 19th century was a huge stride in the field of medicine, allowing doctors to perform surgery without causing pain to patients. Since those early days, many things have changed, and anesthesia has become much safer, due to advances in medications and technology. However, serious complications can …
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September 2019 News You Can Use Register for October CLE Pegalis Law Group LLC Annual Health Law Colloquium Thursday, October 24, 2019 “Federalism, ERISA, and State Single-Payer Health Care. How to Make Sense of Future Legislation and the Impact on Population Health” 6:00 – 6:30p.m.- Registration & Networking -6:30- 8:00p.m. – Panel Discussion 1.5 Professional …
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Read MoreIt’s possible that you could have a brachial plexus injury without even knowing that you have a brachial plexus in the first place. So, what is the brachial plexus? It’s a network of nerves that controls the movement and sensation in your hand and arm. To be more specific, signals are sent from your spinal …
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