You may have heard terms such as “medical negligence” or “medical malpractice” thrown around in the media but aren’t entirely sure of their meaning. Below, Pegalis Law Group, LLC provides an overview of the most common medical lawsuits we have witnessed over the past 50 years to educate our clients and the public as a …
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Read MoreAre you thinking about filing a medical malpractice claim against your doctor or another healthcare provider? These types of claims have specific filing procedures that may vary by state. Thus, medical malpractice claims usually require professional expertise. As a law firm focused on medical malpractice cases, Pegalis Law Group, LLC outlines the process and what …
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Read MoreSadly, medical negligence is a lot more common than many people realize. However, so are the public stigmas and misconceptions surrounding such cases. Representing medical malpractice clients for nearly 50 years, Pegalis Law Group, LLC is here to debunk five myths about medical malpractice lawsuits. Don’t let one of these common myths prevent you from …
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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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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 MoreAccording to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 600 women die each year because of complications during pregnancy and delivery, and approximately half of those deaths are preventable. Factors such as unhealthy lifestyle choices and medical malpractice during prenatal care or during delivery can all put a mother’s life at risk. There are …
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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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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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As a patient, you may be wondering if there is anything you can do to help ensure that your diagnoses are accurate. In fact, there are several steps you can take to fully document the treatment you are receiving and ensure that you have information that you can refer back to later. Here are the …
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In the legal field, time limits on filing medical malpractice claims are known as statutes of limitations. State law establishes the deadlines for particular types of claims filed within that state. In New York, patients affected by medical malpractice have just two and a half years to file a claim. There are limited exceptions to …
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