July News from P&E - Pegalis Law Group

July 2017 News You Can Use

Wishing you a healthy summer season.

Recent Results for Clients

When our client, a 49-year old woman in Westchester County, NY, had arthroscopic knee surgery she wound up with a total knee replacement because her doctor failed to timely diagnose an infection that developed in the knee post-arthroscopy. We obtained a $900,000 settlement for her as compensation for her continued pain and limitations, which she must now live with for the rest of her life.

Keep Your Kids Safe This Summer

Help your family avoid trips to the hospital without spoiling summer fun!

Children DO need to drink plenty of water and avoid overexertion to avoid heat illness.
Be sure your kids DO wear shoes to avoid splinters, cuts, and tick bites. Bike rides and skateboarding means wearing the proper safety gear–helmets, and pads for the wrists, elbows and knees.
Trampoline injuries are common during the summer, and The American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents DON’T let their kids use home trampolines.
Ticks can cause Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Ensure your kids know to wear long sleeves and long pants tucked into their socks, and DO use insect repellent with DEET on clothing, whenever walking or hiking in tall grasses or woods. The American Academy of Pediatrics has more suggestions here.

Spotlight on Men’s Health

Being proactive to protect men from diagnostic medical errors could change their lives forever, and it starts by becoming better informed. Regular checkups and screenings can catch diseases before they worsen and cause complications. Please read more.

Questions Answered

We now have FAQs on our website to answer common questions about health-related law suits, such as:

Q. Do attorneys ever work in tandem with doctors on law suits?

A. Yes. After medical records are gathered for medical malpractice law suits, lawyers and doctors begin (read more)

Raising A Child with Cerebral Palsy

For parents, there is no single road map to follow for raising a child with cerebral palsy. Some children with cerebral palsy have minor symptoms that may only require minimal support services. In other cases, the symptoms can be so severe that the child cannot walk. Read more.

In the News

In June, Stephen Erickson, Esq was featured in the “Who’s Who in Healthcare Law” publication of the Long Island Business News!

Our Attorneys

If you or a client have concerns about medical treatment you or a loved one received, time is of the essence. Don’t hesitate to call us at (516) 684 2900 for a free legal consultation. Or click on the green button to send an email.