Pegalis & Erickson, LLC will have nationally recognized experts review your case to determine whether you or your loved one's injuries were avoidable by the use of proper medical care and whether you may be entitled to compensation.

Frequent Causes of Birth Injury

·  Failure to respond to bleeding.
·  Failure to respond to umbilical cord entrapment. 
·  Failure to respond to fetal distress.
·  Delay in ordering C-section.
·  Misuse of vacuum extractor or forceps.
·  Improper use of pitocin.
·  Poor newborn care after birth.
·  Failure to manage infection.



Possible Symptoms of Birth Injury

·  A infant who is floppy, depressed, pale or blue after birth.
·  Seizures and neurological problems in first days of life.
·  Permanent damage often including cerebral palsy, cortical blindness and mental retardation or  learning deficits.

Birth Injuries: Cerebral Palsy

Cerebral Palsy is a group of disorders characterized by loss of movement and/or loss of other nerve functions. These disorders are caused by injuries to the brain that occur at or near at the time of birth. The incidence of cerebral palsy is approximately 2 to 4 individuals for every 1000 births. 
Cerebral Palsy results from injury to the cerebrum (the largest portion of the brain, involved with higher mental faculties, sensations, and voluntary muscle activities). Other injuries can include Erb's Palsy when excessive force harms the child during delivery and there is a nerve damaged to the child's arm.
Often these injuries do not become apparent until much later. If you suspect that your child's physical problems or learning disabilities are related to something that happened at birth, contact us so that we can appropriately investigate your case.

Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawyers

If you have been harmed by the negligence of your doctor you may have legal rights. Many cases of cancer can be successfully treated if diagnosed in a timely manner. Delay can affect survival rates and your quality of life. These types of cancer include:

·  Breast Cancer
·  Lung Cancer
·  Prostate Cancer
·  Colon Cancer
·  Cervical Cancer
·  Brain Cancer
·  Testicular Cancer
·  Renal - Kidney Cancer

Unfortunately, all too often, people are not told the full facts underlying their medical condition. 
Parents are not told their child's disabilities were caused by complications at delivery which were avoidable. 

Women are not told that their breast cancer could have been diagnosed earlier if their mammograms were read correctly.

Family members are not told that the death of their loved one was a result of negligent administration of anesthesia and not a "risk of the procedure".

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW THE TRUTH. WE ARE PREPARED TO HELP YOU!