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May News You Can Use |
Accurate Diagnosis of Stroke May is when the American Stroke Association raises special awareness about early detection and treatment of stroke. It’s important to learn how to be your own healthcare advocate, given the risks of medical malpractice in stroke cases.
One reason why doctors may fail to diagnose stroke properly is that some of the symptoms can mimic other health conditions (read more)
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Recent Results for ClientsWe recently obtained a settlement of $1.65 million dollar for a Brooklyn, NY woman for health care providers’ failure to timely diagnosis and treat her breast cancer.
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A Look At Hospital- Acquired Infections
Hospital-acquired infections are a leading cause of re-admittance to hospitals. Some of those infections are spread with improperly cleaned medical equipment. Hospitals are expected to follow strict sterilization procedures but sometimes (read more)
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Questions & AnswersWe have a new section on our website that answers common questions about health-related law suits. Here is one example:
Q. Do the health care provider’s lawyers defend them even if they clearly committed medical malpractice?
A. Everyone has the right to an attorney and their day in court in the USA, unless they have knowingly or unknowingly signed a forced arbitration agreement. If the defendant’s legal advisors feel confident that the plaintiff’s attorneys have shown substandard care and resulting harm, it is common for the medical malpractice case to resolve before a trial in court becomes necessary.
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P&E: A Team for 20 Years & Practicing 45 yearsIf you or a loved one has concerns about a medical diagnosis or the medical care and treatment received, please don’t hesitate to call for a no-fee legal consultation. There are time limits in which to file a law suit. You can reach us anytime at 516.684.2900. Or click this green button to directly email our attorneys.
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We Are In the NewsSteven Pegalis was interviewed on the national radio program Law and Disorder on May 1st to discuss the ill-advised government proposals to limit damage awards to injury victims. The Spring issue of Corridor Magazine published an article by Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard about filing a medical malpractice suit. Linda Olivawas noted in the Long Island Business News for receiving an Outstanding Women in Law Award, specifically for her “Commitment to Women in Law Leadership” from Hofstra University.
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