Chalk one up for women in law! Governor Andrew Cuomo yesterday nominated Jenny Rivera, a CUNY Professor of Law, with no prior experience as a judge, to fill a state Court of Appeals seat!

If confirmed by the state Senate, she will become the second Hispanic to sit on the Court of Appeals. Cuomo’s office praised Rivera, 51, as a defender of legal rights of all New Yorkers who would “make our state a fairer, more just place to live.” Rivera was a special deputy state attorney general for civil rights when Cuomo was attorney general in 2007 and 2008. Since 2008, she has been a CUNY Law professor and founder and director of the school’s Center on Latino and Latina Rights and Equality.

For the whole story, click here! 

An article published by ModernHealhcare.com recently outlines the new privacy rule that was released on January 17th, 2013. The new rule expands the liability of business associates of hospitals, physicians, and other HIPAA-covered entities if they release data in certain ways that violate patient privacy.

Kathleen Sebelius, the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services Secretary, commented on the rule saying, “The new rule will help protect patient privacy and safeguard patients’ health information in an ever-expanding digital age.”

To view the entire article, head on over to ModernHealthcare.com here !

Pegalis and Erickson’s  medical malpractice attorneys are your Long Island  resource for high-quality legal representation.Give us a call today at (516) 684-2900 to schedule an initial consultation. 
 

A new U.S. study published by Critical Care Medicine reveals that patients are rarely told about mistakes with their medicines, an announcement that is likely to come as a big surprise to most patients and families. The researchers relayed that most medication mistakes did not harm patients, but those that did were more likely to happen with ICU (intensive care units) patients and their families.

For more information and to read the entire article, visit Reuters online here.

When you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to malpractice, it’s time to contact your Long Island law firm. Give the medical malpractice attorneys with  Pegalis & Erickson  a call at (516) 684-2900 to set up an initial consultation. We handle a wide variety of medical malpractice cases, including those affecting children.

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The material contained on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not to be considered legal advice. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Any electronic correspondence, either through this website or through telephone or email with this firm is not to be considered a retention of this firm or any of its members, associates, employees or agents. 

Medical malpractice occurs when a patient suffers harm due to the negligent actions or inactions of a medical professional. This video takes a closer look at medical malpractice and how you can tell whether your case is legitimate.

A physician, anesthesiologist, or pharmacist may be found guilty of medical malpractice if their conduct falls below the generally accepted standards of care and result in treating you. Examples include failure to diagnose a condition properly, errors during treatment, and improper medication prescriptions. You can learn how to file a personal injury claim for medical malpractice by watching the full video. 

For more information about your legal options following an instance of medical malpractice, contact Pegalis & Erickson today at (516) 684-2900. Our medical malpractice attorneys are your Long Island resource for high-quality legal representation.

Disclaimer:
The material contained on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not to be considered legal advice. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Any electronic correspondence, either through this website or through telephone or email with this firm is not to be considered a retention of this firm or any of its members, associates, employees or agents. 

Pegalis and Erickson secured a $5.3 Million settlement for Deidre Thompson, who suffered medical malpractice during the birth of her son Sebastian. Sebastian was born with a heart rate of over 200 beats per minute and was not breathing on his own. He was also having seizures and a later CT scan of his brain showed a skull fracture and bleeding. Today, Sebastian is permanently disabled and has difficulty walking and speaking.

Pegalis and Erickson attorney Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard is quoted in the article saying “In order to get the baby through, they were pushing on her stomach”.

Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard and Pegalis and Erickson succeeded in gaining a $5.3 verdict for Deidre Thompson and her son Sebastian for the injuries that were sustained at Queens Hospital Center.

To view the entire article on NY Daily News, click here.

When you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to malpractice, it’s time to contact your Long Island law firm. Give the medical malpractice attorneys with Pegalis & Erickson a call at (516) 684-2900 to set up an initial consultation. We handle a wide variety of medical malpractice cases, including those affecting children.

Disclaimer:
The material contained on this website is for informational purposes only. It is not to be considered legal advice. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute an attorney-client relationship. Any electronic correspondence, either through this website or through telephone or email with this firm is not to be considered a retention of this firm or any of its members, associates, employees or agents. 

Our very own Linda Oliva, Esq. is a Board member of the Nassau County Women’s Bar Association and she is volunteering this Wednesday, January 30th, for a special speed mentoring event from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM.  Check out the flyer below for more information! 

Pegalis and Erickson’s medical malpractice attorneys are your Long Island  resource for high-quality legal representation.Give us a call today at (516) 684-2900 to schedule an initial consultation. 

Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, managing partner of Pegalis and Erickson, was one of only seven female lawyers named to the most recent New York Metro Super Lawyers list of top attorneys in the plaintiff medical malpractice category.

Bondi-Stoddard joined Lake Success-based Pegalis & Erickson in 1984, a year after she earned her law degree from Boston University. She quickly moved up the ranks, becoming managing attorney in 1986 and managing partner in 2001. Bondi-Stoddard represents plaintiffs in a wide range of medical malpractice cases, including women’s health issues and birth injuries, as well as surgical, neurosurgical, cardiac and cancer-related cases, in which negligence is involved.

When you or a loved one has suffered an injury due to malpractice, it’s time to contact your Long Island law firm. Give the medical malpractice attorneys with Pegalis & Erickson a call at (516) 684-2900 to set up an initial consultation. We handle a wide variety of medical malpractice cases, including those affecting children.

Steve Erickson of Pegalis and Erickson recorded an interview on January 13th, 2012 giving great information on the topic of medical malpractice. Check out the full interview here!

Pegalis and Erickson’s  medical malpractice attorneys are your Long Island  resource for high-quality legal representation.Give us a call today at (516) 684-2900 to schedule an initial consultation. 

Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, managing partner of Pegalis and Erickson, was named one of the ‘Ones to Watch in Law’ by the Long Island Business News! Check out the Long Island Business News here.

For more information about your legal options following an instance of medical malpractice, contact Pegalis & Erickson  today at (516) 684-2900. Our medical malpractice attorneys are your Long Island resource for high-quality legal representation.