November is National Family Caregiving Month

Almost half of Americans are caregivers for loved ones that are too sick or disabled to care for themselves. Contrary to popular belief, it is not just adult women that are caregivers. Both young adults and men make up a significant portion of this population. In addition, due to more than 5 million cases of Alzheimer’s and the increasing amount of childhood conditions, the number of caregivers is on the rise.  It is not easy caring for a loved one. Many caregivers need to be able to provide wound care and operate special medical equipment. With these people performing billions of dollars worth of unpaid work, it is more important now than ever that we appreciate these heroic individuals.

At the law firm of Pegalis & Erickson, we would like to extend an enormous thanks to the millions of compassionate Americans that help to care for their loved ones. If you or your loved one has been a victim of medical malpractice, we can help. Please call us at (516) 684-2900, or visit our Long Island office for more information.