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March 18, 2016

Pegalis Law Group Attorneys Named Outstanding Women in Law 2016

New Hyde Park, NY, (March 22, 2016) Pegalis Law Group, LLC is delighted to announce that three of our attorneys are being named Outstanding Women in Law 2016 by Hofstra University School of Law’s Center for Children, Families and the Law. Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Esq., Rhonda Meyer, Esq., and Linda Oliva, Esq., will receive the honors …

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March 15, 2016

What Happens If Your Doctor Makes a Mistake?

When a doctor makes a mistake, it sometimes can result in a medical malpractice claim for an injury to the patient. Medical malpractice occurs whenever a health care provider is negligent (makes a mistake) in performing his or her duties and that negligence injures a patient. If you have been hurt by something a doctor, …

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March 14, 2016

April Is Cesarean Awareness Month

In April of 2016, you can join others around the world in recognizing Cesarean Awareness Month. This public awareness campaign was launched for the purpose of educating families about cesarean sections, or C-sections. A C-section is a type of surgery that may be performed when it is considered unsafe for a mother to deliver a …

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March 12, 2016

What Are the Dangers of a Delayed Diabetes Diagnosis

A malpractice law firm on Long Island, New York, regularly handles claims of medical malpractice stemming from a delayed diagnosis. A delayed diabetes diagnosis involves identifying the disease too late, which can have adverse consequences for a patient’s health. When diabetes is diagnosed too late to properly treat the illness and its symptoms, the situation …

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March 11, 2016

A Look at Colon Cancer Screenings

March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; have you scheduled your colon cancer screening? Medical malpractice sometimes results from a doctor’s failure to properly administer or interpret a test, including a screening for cancer. Colon cancer screenings are essential for diagnosing the disease before it progresses—and is more receptive to treatment. A medical malpractice lawyer often …

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March 3, 2016

What Are the Risk Factors for Birth Injuries?

As a birth injury lawyer knows all too well, birth injuries are devastating events for any parent. When an infant’s injury is the result of a healthcare provider’s medical malpractice, the situation can seem overwhelming. Instead of quietly listening when a doctor claims your baby’s injury was simply fate, contact a birth injury lawyer to …

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February 26, 2016

Reducing Your Risk of a Missed Diagnosis

Although healthcare providers may be perceived as being infallible, they can and frequently do make mistakes. Sometimes, those mistakes can lead to serious or even life-threatening consequences, such as a missed diagnosis that delay crucial treatment. One of the elements of medical malpractice is a breach in the standard of care. In other words, a …

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February 22, 2016

February Is American Heart Month

Heart disease is responsible for one out of every three deaths in the United States, making it the single deadliest disease in existence. Anyone, including children, can develop it. However, the most common type is coronary artery disease which causes heart attacks.Every person can reduce their risk of heart attacks by taking the time to …

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February 14, 2016

Understanding Anesthesia-Related Injuries

Despite advances in medical technology and knowledge, it is possible for patients to sustain injuries because of anesthesia errors. These types of medication errors may be attributable to medical malpractice. Injuries can result when the anesthesiologist administers too little medication or too much medication. Injuries can also occur if the provider fails to monitor the …

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February 4, 2016

Traumatic Brain Injury Symptoms

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can be a life altering health matter. If it isn’t properly diagnosed and treated because of medical malpractice, patients risk additional complications. It’s important for patients and their families to be able to advocate for their own well-being by learning to recognize the symptoms of a possible TBI. Immediately after …

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