Healthcare experts strongly advise parents to vaccinate their children according to the schedule recommended by a pediatrician. The benefits of childhood vaccination are immeasurable. They save lives by preventing youngsters from contracting serious, life-threatening diseases. Plus, they protect the population as a whole by preventing the spread of infections. Unfortunately, parents are increasingly choosing not …
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Read MoreCerebral palsy refers to a group of neurological disorders that cause lifelong problems with muscle movements and coordination. Often children with cerebral palsy may also have autistic like behaviors. Cerebral palsy is incurable, and can also include learning disabilities, seizures, blindness, and deafness. Although cerebral palsy can sometimes be caused by genetic mutations, other possible …
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Read MoreThere’s a good reason why people suffering medical injuries work closely with medical malpractice lawyers rather than trying to handle the case themselves, or entrusting their case to someone without the proper experience. Not only is timing important, but the law for medical/legal issues are highly complex and sometimes difficult to understand. Your medical malpractice …
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Read MoreThe medical standard of care is often a critical component of a medical malpractice suit. This term refers to how the medical staff provided care when the patient received treatment for a condition. To determine if the healthcare provider acted in a way that caused a medical concern for the patient, the court or judge …
Read MoreWhen a case is brought to court on behalf of a medical malpractice victim, the suit may involve both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages address the financial consequences of negligence, such as unnecessary medical bills or lost wages. Non-economic damages address the other components of medical malpractice, such as emotional distress, pain and suffering, …
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Read MoreMany people think of a hospital as the haven where they can find relief from their medical problems. However, studies indicate that hospitals may not be as safe as some individuals assume them to be. Medical malpractice accounts for thousands of deaths each year. If you require medical treatment, the following tips can help ensure …
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Read MoreLAKE SUCCESS, NY, June 25, 2014 Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Managing Partner at the law firm of Pegalis Law Group, LLC, has been elected as an officer of the New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA). Her role will be Parliamentarian for the 2014 – 2015 year. “I’m pleased to be joining this important organization that is …
Read MoreDid you know medical malpractice is not required in all states, including New York? But even in states where medical malpractice insurance isn’t required under law, most hospitals and medical practices will require a doctor to obtain insurance before allowing the doctor to practice in their facilities. Most of the time, doctors provide attentive and …
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Read MoreBefore 1906, there was almost no regulation of food and pharmaceuticals in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was formed to protect American consumers from unsafe products and procedures with strict testing and regulations. Today, since new products are coming out all the time, and new studies reveal new information about existing products, …
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