We all yearn to be healthy and happy, and yet for many of us, we don’t know how to achieve this. Far too many of us blindly hand over the keys to our health and well-being to our doctors. However, much of being happy and healthy is about being a proactive patient and taking the …
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Read MoreLosing a baby during pregnancy is one of the most difficult experiences in life. If it occurs before the 20th week of pregnancy, it’s usually referred to as a miscarriage, while anything beyond that timeframe is considered a stillbirth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates about 24,000 stillbirths occur in the United …
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Read MoreAbout one out of every 20 pregnancies is affected by a medical condition known as preeclampsia. High blood pressure, rapid weight gain, and swelling in the face, hands, and feet are symptoms commonly associated with preeclampsia. However, since these symptoms are often present in pregnancies, it can be difficult determining when something is amiss. Preeclampsia …
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Read MoreCerebral Palsy is one of the most common motor disabilities affecting children. Caused by abnormal brain development or an injury to a developing brain such as a lack of oxygen, Cerebral Palsy primarily affects muscle control, movement, balance, posture, and coordination. Birth injuries as a result of medical negligence often lead to cerebral palsy. As …
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Undiagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) is a danger facing many Americans, especially younger patients under the age of 50. Colorectal cancer includes colon and rectal cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As advocates for patient safety for nearly 50 years, Pegalis Law Group is passionate about educating the …
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Read MoreUndiagnosed colorectal cancer (CRC) is a danger facing many Americans, especially younger patients under the age of 50 who are misdiagnosed by their doctors. Colorectal cancer includes colon and rectal cancer and is the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States. As advocates for patient safety for nearly 50 years, Pegalis Law …
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Read MoreWhat Are the Five Most Common Medical Errors? When you’re sick and you go to the hospital, you expect to be treated for your illness or injury and restored to better health. However, did you know that medical errors are among the top three leading causes of death in the United States, ranked right behind …
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Read MoreWhat Is Considered a Construction Accident Injury Claim? Thousands of Americans are injured or killed in construction accidents every year, resulting in numerous personal injury and wrongful death cases in the legal system. Construction accident injuries vary from minor to catastrophic, including broken bones, concussions, burns, and even paralysis caused by a traumatic brain injury …
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Read MoreWhen most people think of February, they probably visualize Valentine’s Day, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, or Cupid spreading love in the air. However, February also marks American Heart Month, which is kicked off every year by the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women® Movement. As advocates for cardiovascular health, Pegalis Law Group, LLC recognizes …
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