After sustaining a serious injury, it’s to be expected that your top priority is recovering and getting your life back on track. However, it’s well worth your time to schedule a consultation with a personal injury attorney to discuss your situation. You should also consult an attorney if you believe that you may have the …
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Read MoreYour health is very important, and it can take some effort to stay in good shape. In addition to eating well and exercising regularly, it’s a good idea to educate yourself on when you should have certain medical tests performed. For example, women without a family history of breast cancer should begin mammograms at an …
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Read MoreWe are honored to share that P&E founding partner Steven Pegalis was just selected as 2016 “Lawyer of the Year” for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice Law in the New York city area, by Best Lawyers. Only one attorney in each practice area and geographic area is honored as the “Lawyer of the Year.” Steve was selected …
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Read MoreMedical malpractice is a term that can refer to a wide range of different cases in which a health care provider provided care that caused injury, harm, or death to a patient as a result of negligent or substandard care practices. More specifically, a doctor who has committed malpractice may have provided an inaccurate diagnosis, …
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Read MoreFrom complex open surgeries to minimally-invasive laparoscopic procedures, every surgery has associated risks. Your surgeon and other members of the care team should serve as resources to help you minimize surgical risks, but certain situations can leave patients uninformed, resulting in medical negligence that leads to serious complications. To be sure that your surgical team …
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Read MoreStay Safe Out There! Here is a list of the essential first aid kit items you should keep handy whether home or away. A list of medications you take with dosages An index card, preferably laminated that notes your emergency contact, doctors name and phone numbers, hospital preference, allergies, medical conditions, and blood type. Antiseptic …
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Read MoreIn a perfect world, doctors would keep their patients fully informed and in-the-know about their care so that complications and risks are managed effectively for optimal patient safety. Unfortunately, patients are often undereducated on the surgical procedures that doctors might recommend. Therefore, you may need to explore your own resources with plenty of questions in …
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Read MoreYou might think that cancer, heart disease, and similar illnesses would completely dominant the top five leading causes of death in the U.S. And indeed, far too many people die of these serious diseases each year. However, about 440,000 Americans die each year of problems that are entirely preventable, making hospital errors the third leading …
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Read MorePegalis Law Group, a malpractice law firm in Long Island, New York, has a longstanding history of successfully advocating for our clients in and out of the courtroom. When you watch this video, you’ll see an interview with Robert Fallarino, a medical malpractice lawyer at our firm. Mr. Fallarino discusses how he helped one of …
Read MoreAn Alzheimer’s diagnosis can be devastating for patients and their families, and in the midst of their grief, these individuals may seek cures of all types beyond those recommended by a physician. In the dietary supplement industry many companies have begun to take advantage of patients affected by Alzheimer’s by advertising products claiming to improve …
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