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Medical Malpractice in the United States [INFOGRAPHIC]
When you or someone you love suffers life-changing injuries as a result of medical negligence, you may be stuck wondering what your options are. Carelessness in the medical setting can lead to birth injuries, brain damage, and much more; a medical malpractice suit offers you a way to hold the negligent doctor, hospital, or surgeon responsible for your injuries. A Long Island medical malpractice attorney created this infographic to explain the surprising reach of medical malpractice in the US and which doctors are most prone to malpractice cases. Everyone deserves to know their rights when seeking medical care, so please share this information with as many people as you can.
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An Update on Medical Malpractice Lawsuits in NYC
If a loved one is hurt, a local hospital may be the only option for speedy medical care. This may be a troubling proposition for New York City residents, whose closest hospital may be municipally-run and failing patient care standards. While city hospitals help millions of New Yorkers every year, these medical institutions are also notorious for their numerous cases of malpractice. Below is an update on malpractice lawsuits in NYC:
Unsafe Hospitals
Medical professionals in this city’s over-filled hospitals are often trying to help as many patients as possible while running on too little sleep and high levels of stress. These situations often lead to lapses in judgment and general errors. While surveying NYC hospitals in 2012, Consumer Reports looked at hospital-acquired infections, staff-patient communication, rates of readmission, and discharge numbers to see how these medical providers stacked up against other parts of the country. Unfortunately, New York hospitals ranked as some of the worst.Options for Holding the City Accountable
When faced with the slow pace of bureaucracy and ineffective hospital management, a medical malpractice lawsuit is one of the most effective ways to hold the city accountable for failing hospitals. The legal standard for filing a claim involves proving that a medical professional directly caused injuries or unnecessary suffering to oneself or a loved one. This proof should show a deviation from the reasonable standard of care that other patients may expect in a similar situation.If you or a loved one has suffered injuries or complications as a result of medical malpractice or carelessness at an NYC hospital, you may have a legal claim against the city for the compensation of past and future medical expenses. Pegalis & Erickson is a local law firm with a proven track record of winning sizable settlements from the city. Call (516) 684-2900 to schedule a consultation with a member of our staff.
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Common Mistakes Doctors Make During Child Delivery
The birth of a child is meant to be one of life’s most joyous occasions. For some parents, however, this momentous event becomes a crushing tragedy. Each year, countless newborns experience birth injuries as the result of physician mistakes. A single wrong move or late reaction from a medical provider can cause irreversible harm to a newborn child. The following scenarios constitute some of the most common mistakes physicians make during delivery.
Pulling on the Newborn’s Head
When a baby is big or a mother’s birth canal is small, it can result in a particularly arduous labor. Once the baby’s head has exited the birth canal, the attending physician may find that her shoulders are lodged in place, making it difficult to remove the baby from the womb. In a panic, the doctor may try to pull or twist the baby’s head to release the shoulders. These actions can cause severe damage to the nerves in the neck, which may result in paralysis.Delay in Addressing Fetal Distress
A baby can experience stress for any number of reasons during labor. Physicians have monitoring systems to track the child’s heart rate, which indicates whether the infant is tolerating the labor process. If the heart rate suddenly drops, time is of the essence. If there’s a lack of oxygen, the baby can suffer irrevocable brain damage in just minutes. A doctor who does not immediately attend to fetal stress or can cause the baby to sustain significant birth injuries.Improper Handling of Umbilical Cord Trauma
The umbilical cord can easily become entangled around the baby’s head or neck. If it does, it’s the physician’s responsibility to respond appropriately. As with fetal distress, a tangled umbilical cord can cut off the child’s oxygen supply, which can then lead to brain damage and cerebral palsy.Don’t let a doctor’s delivery mistake cost your child more than she has already lost. Pegalis & Erickson can help ensure that your medical malpractice claim results in the financial compensation you deserve. To speak with a medical malpractice attorney, call our Long Island office at (516) 684-2900.
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Pegalis and Erickson Wins Top Ranking: 4th Highest Verdict Amount for New York Medical Malpractice, 10th in NY State Among All Verdicts
Pegalis and Erickson, LLC, announces it obtained the fourth highest verdict amount in New York State in 2012 for medical malpractice, and the tenth highest for all overall verdicts in NY State, according to Verdict Search, publisher of verdict and settlement news and research. Their publication, Top New York Verdicts, annually ranks the highest obtained verdicts of 30 law practice categories from all of New York State.The particular case which earned the fourth highest verdict was tried by Robert V. Fallarino, of Pegalis and Erickson, LLC, in February 2012. “We are pleased to win another top verdict in our practice area, which is also in the top ten overall verdicts, “said Robert Fallarino, Esquire.The case involved a mother on Long Island, NY whose radiologist, Dr. Paul Fisher, failed to diagnose cancerous tumors in her breast. Dr. Fisher failed to order a breast sonogram which would have allowed for earlier detection. The jury found that Fisher departed from an accepted standard of medical care. It determined damages totaling $15 million dollars.Robert V. Fallarino has more than 20 years experience handling complex labor law, product defects and medical malpractice litigation. Pegalis & Erickson, LLC is a law firm who focuses on serious injured people that suffered medical negligence. We have won the largest verdicts in NY history for birth trauma, misdiagnosed cancers, and surgical errors. For more than forty years our dedication and commitment has helped patients and/or their families to secure some monetary restitution to continue day-to-day- living. We strive to be an advocate for patient safety by securing medical accountability and safer medical practices for better patient care. Visit us at www.pegalisanderickson.com -
“It Takes Two: Partners in Health” on Monday, April 8th!
Learn from doctors about natural medicine for your health and well-being! Monday, April 8th, join us at “It Takes Two: Partners in Health,” for networking and valuable learning with Dr. Barbara George, Cardiac Nurse Clinician & Dr. Jillian Finker, primary care doctor and expert in natural medicine. Learn how to build better health and living a healthier lifestyle, and the importance of a support system to do so. Event is hosted by the Long Island Women’s Agenda and begins at 5:30 PM at Winthrop Welcome Cntr – 1300 Franklin Ave, GC. Register by email info@liwa.org
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Help us Honor Our Own Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard at the 11th Annual Dignitary Awards Luncheon!
The United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, Inc.
cordially invites you to the11th Annual
Dignitary Awards Luncheon
Honoring
Mary C. Hodge
Citizens’ Choice Award
Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard
Managing Partner
Pegalis & Erickson, LLC
Corporate Leadership Recognition Award
The Roosevelt Fire Department
Excellence in Community Service Award
Alphonse Lage
Shining Star Award
Friday, April 26, 2013
The Carltun, East Meadow
12 noon to 2:00 pm
(Registration begins at 11:30 am)
VIP Table $1,000 – Table $850 – Individual $85
Ninety cents of every dollar donated will go directly to our
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Catch Our Radio Interview in Spanish Next Week!
We are thrilled to announce that we’ll be on Spanish language radio show El Jangueo on Thursday, April 11, from 3:30 to 4 PM! Top radio personality AnaMaria will interview our own Giancarlo Arriaga. Join us on the radio on 98.5 or listen live at http://www.lafiestali.com/
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April 18th is the LICIL Casino Night at the Woodbury Country Club!
Help support the Long Island Center for Independent Living this Thursday at their “Casino Night” from 6:30-10:30 PM at the Woodbury Country Club! A portion of the evening’s proceeds will be placed in a Scholarship Fund in memory of Disability Advocate Peter Zarba to benefit his children Mary & Peter. For more information, check out the flyer or visit the Long Island Center for Independent Living online !
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Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Medical Negligence Attorney, Honored by United Cerebral Palsy Nassau
Annamarie Bondi-Stoddard, Managing Partner at the leading medical malpractice law firm Pegalis and Erickson, LLC, was awarded the Corporate Leadership Recognition award at United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau’s11th Annual Dignitary Awards Luncheon today.
Among only a handful of women in law to have risen to her position, Bondi-Stoddard has been the trusted advisor to plaintiffs for nearly 30 years with her encyclopedic knowledge of medical topics. Voted by her peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in America®, New York Super Lawyers, and Top Female New York Super Lawyers, most of her successful cases concern medical negligence in pre-natal and birth injuries, surgeries, and late or misdiagnosed cancers. Bondi-Stoddard is part of the stellar team at Pegalis and Erickson, LLC, who has a 40-year reputation as leading regional medical malpractice advocates. In fact, in 2012, they won the highest verdict in New York State for medical malpractice.
Pegalis and Erickson has supported United Cerebral Palsy of Nassau for many years through their Festival of Trees program, Polar Bear Plunge, Taste & Toast the Town, Trivia Challenge, and Forget-Me-Not Ball.
Bondi-Stoddard holds that medical negligence litigation is critically necessary to improve the safety of day-to-day medical practices, while helping seriously injured individuals have a better quality of life by alleviating some of the families’ financial burden. She has written and lectured extensively on medical malpractice for both the legal industry and lay audiences.
Pegalis and Erickson, LLC also supports many local nonprofits including the Babylon Breast Cancer Coalition; Angela’s House, American Heart Association, The Theresa Foundation, Adelphi Breast Cancer Hotline, Stanley Lamm Institute, Long Island Women’s Agenda, and the American Cancer Society. For more information visit us at www.pegalisanderickson.com or call (516) 684-2900.
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What Is Medical Negligence?
Whether you are undergoing routine medical care or major surgery, you expect your care provider to follow all appropriate procedures. Unfortunately, this is sometimes not the case.
When a person is failed by a care provider in medical treatment or in the distribution of medications, that person has been a victim of medical malpractice. Medical malpractice can lead to minor injuries such as an allergic reaction to medication, or major ones, such as an operation performed on the wrong site. Learn more by watching this video.
If you have suffered medical malpractice, you need an attorney experienced in these cases to defend your rights. At Pegalis & Erickson of Long Island, we have years of experience defending clients with medical malpractice claims. To speak with an attorney about your case, call our Lake Success office at (516) 684-2900.
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