20 Fun Informational Facts About Birth Defect Law

Birth Defect Settlement - How a Lawyer Can Help Families Get the Money They Need

A skilled lawyer who is knowledgeable about birth defects can help families to get the money they need. They can draft a demand form for the malpractice insurance company, collect evidence, hire experts and much more.

Being a parent of a child with an ailment that is serious to birth can be difficult and expensive. Normandie Law Firm is a top-rated law firm that can analyze your case to determine the value of your case.

Medications

Medications and drugs used by pregnant women, along with certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in chromosomes or genes, and these changes are often passed down through families. Other birth defects are caused by specific behaviors or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. Smoking, drinking alcohol and taking illegal drugs are a few examples.

Some birth defects can be identified before an infant is born, such as cleft lip and palate or spina bifida. Others are only identified upon birth, for instance congenital heart defects (which affect the way that a baby's lungs function) or gait and balance problems like cerebral palsy. A lot of birth defects can be treated via surgery or medication. Some people may require assistive devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.

It is important for mothers who are expecting to discuss any medication they take with their healthcare professionals during pregnancy. This includes prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medicines. It is essential that pregnant women are aware of the effects of toxins and chemicals present in their environment. Those who are exposed to harmful substances in the first stages of pregnancy could expose their infants to a higher risk of developing certain birth defects, including spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defects attorneys at LK have successfully represented children and parents in lawsuits involving toxic chemical exposure as well as cases filed due to the complications of medical treatments.

Misdiagnosis

Birth issues can affect any area of the human body and can have a significant impact on its appearance or function. Certain birth defects are more apparent than others but they can be just as grave and life-threatening. Parents are usually aware of the existence of a birth deformity within the first year of birth, or perhaps many years later.

Depending on the severity, the defect may require immediate surgical treatment or medical intervention to reduce the symptoms and improve function. Failure to recognize the problem could also have significant consequences. An experienced attorney for medical malpractice can help you determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice case will compensate your family and you for the losses you have suffered. A birth defect lawyer with experience will assist you in the legal process and help you focus on the future of your family.

Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in prenatal diagnosis on behalf of a Mother and her infant daughter. A routine blood test, including hemoglobin electrophoresis, revealed that the Mother was diagnosed with beta thalassemia. She should have been sent for an additional examination by a maternal and fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians incorrectly misinterpreted the measurements of nuchal translucency of the ultrasound and prevented the mother from knowing she was carrying a child who was susceptible to Down syndrome and an underlying heart condition.

Parents want their babies to be healthy and happy. If a medical professional's negligence or inattention increases the risk of injury to your child, your family members should be treated with respect.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the cause of birth defects. These defects can be caused by physical and chemical substances in food, air and water. These chemicals, which are also referred to as teratogens may be harmful to a female fetus.

If you are employed in a profession where there is a greater risk of birth defects, for example metalworking, smelting, or paint manufacturing, you could be eligible to file an opportunity to claim compensation for exposure. These types of cases are usually filed as birth defect lawsuits.

You could be eligible for compensation if you were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This is because a study conducted in 2014 by ATSDR confirmed that exposure to the PCE contaminated water at Camp Lejeune was associated with neural tube birth defects, including spina bifida and anencephaly. The study also found a link between drinking water with childhood cancers, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.

Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have suffered because of toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of experienced attorneys will review your case and provide free advice regarding the worth of your claim. We will collaborate with experts such as toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists, occupational medicine doctors, embryologists, and geneticists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child was born with a birth defect it could mean they have to receive a lifetime of medical treatment. This can be incredibly costly. Parents can file a claim in civil court against the the person responsible for their child's condition to cover these costs. However they are often complicated and must be filed within a specified time period. A skilled New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and help them successfully file claims for damages.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome, spina-bifida, and cystic fibrosis can have a major impact on someone's quality of life. If a doctor fails to identify these disorders or fails to inform patients of their risk, they can be held liable for negligence.

Medical malpractice can happen at any point during pregnancy or birth. Medical professionals can be found guilty of infractions of negligence for failing to identify a disorder, misdiagnosing a condition, or violating the standard of care in other ways.

Medical negligence is more common than we'd like to think. Contact us today for a an initial consultation for free if your child was born with a medical condition which could have been caused due to negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys can review your case and determine the approximate value of your claim. We'll organize your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and employ expert witnesses to back your claim.