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November 5, 2019

Lake Success Attorneys Named to 2019 Metro New York Super Lawyers® List

Lake 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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December 10, 2018

What to Expect from a Legal Case Review

If you believe that you have been affected by medical malpractice, your first step should be to contact a lawyer so that your case can be reviewed. When you meet with your lawyer, you’ll need to provide them with all of the information they need to evaluate the merits of your legal claim. Bring medical …

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November 19, 2018

Understanding Lawsuit Time Limits

If you have been harmed by substandard care that was provided to you by a medical professional, you may be wondering how long you have to file a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases differs from state to state. In the state of New York, generally, a medical malpractice claim must be …

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October 31, 2018

Trial Verdict Obtained for Heart Patient in Nassau County

Lake Success, NY, October 31, 2018 …Plaintiffs’ attorneys Pegalis Law Group, LLC won a $815,000 verdict for our sixty-four year old client in Nassau County Supreme Court this week. Our client sustained a heart attack because his doctor improperly placed a heart stent. “Today, avoidable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in …

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October 26, 2018

Pegalis Law Group Attorneys Named to 2018 Super Lawyers® List, Among Top 5% of All New York Attorneys

New Hyde Park, October 25, 2018…. Five attorneys from the New York plaintiffs’ medical negligence law firm, Pegalis Law Group, LLC have again been named to the competitive New York Metro Super Lawyers® list for 2018. Less than five percent of lawyers in New York are selected to receive this honor. A selection by Super Lawyers® …

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September 13, 2018

Five Pegalis Law Group Attorneys Named to Best Lawyers in America© 2019

Lake Success, NY September 13, 2018…Five Firm attorneys have been selected for the highly regarded list, Best Lawyers in America© for 2019. Fewer than 5% of attorneys in the United States are recognized to this list which is compiled through extensive research, and peer and client review. The five attorneys recognized for Plaintiffs Medical Malpractice are: Steven …

July 21, 2018

How Long Do You Have to File a Medical Malpractice Lawsuit?

If you are considering filing a medical malpractice suit, one of the first things you’ll need to know is how long you have to do it. The time for bringing a lawsuit is called the statute of limitations. If the statute of limitations expires, you cannot file a lawsuit. The rules governing when you can …

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June 13, 2018

What Is Medical Malpractice?

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If you’re considering bringing a medical malpractice suit, it’s important that you understand what the term means. Medical malpractice is defined as having happened when a healthcare provider causes harm to a patient through the provider’s own negligence. In order for medical malpractice to have taken place, three things must be present: The patient must …

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June 8, 2018

Taking Action During Men’s Health Month

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In recent years, numerous studies have confirmed a disturbing trend: Men tend not to live as long as women. One of the reasons for this, unfortunately, is that men are far less likely than women to visit their doctors. June is Men’s Health Month, which means it’s the perfect opportunity to schedule a routine physical …

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January 10, 2018

Steve Erickson named only Lawyer of the Year on Long Island, NY for Personal Injury Litigation

Lake Success, NY, January, 10, 2018… Pegalis Law Group, LLC is proud to announce that Pegalis Law Group, LLC has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America© among only 5% of all US law firms. Additionally , founding partner Stephen Erickson is named the only 2018 LAWYER of the Year in Long Island, NY for …

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