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May 3, 2016

A Brief Overview of Infectious Disease Malpractice Cases

One of the most common forms of medical negligence is hospital-acquired infections, also known as nosocomial infections. Nosocomial infections are defined as any infection that develops after admittance to a hospital for any reason other than the infection. The infection may develop while the patient is still hospitalized, up to three days after the discharge, …

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May 3, 2016

Get the Facts about Brachial Plexus Injuries

In each shoulder, there is a large and important bundle of nerves called the brachial plexus. These nerves allow for sensation and movement of the arm and hand. When this network of nerves sustains damage, it is referred to as a brachial plexus injury. This type of injury—even in its milder forms—can take weeks or …

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April 28, 2016

A Look at Common Surgeries for Birth Injuries

When a child has been diagnosed with birth injuries, which may have been caused by medical malpractice, surgery may be indicated. It can be very difficult for parents to come to terms with a child so young undergoing surgery, but these procedures may be medically necessary. One type of birth injury that may occur because …

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April 28, 2016

Tips for Avoiding Delayed Cancer Diagnoses

It is well known that when cancer is detected as early as possible, the patient has a better chance of a favorable outcome. In the early stages of cancer, the disease is confined to one location, which means it can be more effectively treated. Additionally, with the early detection of cancer, patients have access to …

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April 20, 2016

When Are Hospitals found Negligent for Medical Errors?

Physicians aren’t the only people that may be named as defendants in a medical malpractice lawsuit. In some cases, the hospital may be held responsible for medical negligence. For example, a lawyer at a malpractice law firm may seek to prove that the hospital failed to have adequately qualified healthcare providers on staff. Or that …

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April 18, 2016

Exploring Nursing Errors in Medical Malpractice Cases

When you hire a New York medical negligence attorney to work on your medical malpractice case, one of the first steps he or she will take is to determine which parties might be named as defendants in the lawsuit. For medical malpractice cases, the defendants are usually physicians, which can include internists and cardiologists, obstetricians, …

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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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