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

A knowledgeable lawyer for birth defects can help families receive the funds they require. Lawyers can create a demand form for the malpractice holder, gather evidence, recruit experts and much more.

Being a parent of a child with a serious birth defect is difficult and expensive. A reputable law firm, like Normandie Law Firm, can examine your case and determine its estimated value.

Medicines

The use of drugs and medications by pregnant women, as well as certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in genes or chromosomes. These mutations are usually passed through families. Other birth defects are caused by specific actions and exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are a few examples.

Some birth defects are detectable before the baby is born, such as cleft lip/palate or spina-bifida. Others are discovered only at birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect the way a baby's heart functions) or balance and gait issues such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects are treatable through surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices such as hearing aids or wheelchairs.

During pregnancy, it's essential that pregnant mothers speak to their healthcare providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescription, over-the-counter and herbal medications. It is crucial for pregnant women to be aware of the adverse effects chemicals and toxins can have on their bodies. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful chemicals or substances during the early stages of pregnancy, Attorneys they could increase the likelihood that their babies will be born with certain birth defects such as spinal muscle atrophy as well as fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The experienced birth defect attorneys at LK have represented parents and children in lawsuits related to toxic chemical exposure and also in cases filed because of medical treatment.

Undiagnosed

A birth defect can impact every body part and profoundly affect appearance or function. Certain birth defects are more obvious than other, but can still have a profound impact on your life. Most often, parents learn about the presence of a birth defect in the first year following birth or even years later.

Depending on the degree of the defect it could require urgent medical treatment or surgery to ease symptoms and improve function. A failure to identify the issue could result in serious consequences. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice case will provide your family and yourself for the losses you have suffered. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help you navigate through the legal process and concentrate on the future of your family.

Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of a Mother and her baby daughter. Routine blood tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis, showed that the Mother had beta thalassemia. She should have been referred for further examination by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. The obstetricians misinterpreted the nuchal transparency measurements incorrectly and did not inform the mother that her child was at risk of developing Down syndrome and heart disease.

Parents want their babies healthy and happy. Your family and child deserve justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the risk of injury.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the cause of a birth defects. These defects can be caused by physical and chemical substances found in air, food and water. These chemicals are called Teratogens. They can have a negative effect on a foetus.

If you work in a field that there is a higher likelihood of birth defects, for example metalworking, smelting or paint manufacturing, you may be able to file an action for exposure to high. These cases are typically filed as birth defects lawsuits.

You may be eligible for compensation if you were pregnant at the time of exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A study from 2014 by ATSDR found that in the utero period PCE contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida or anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water with childhood cancers including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia.

Our team has a demonstrated track record of obtaining compensation for people who have been harmed by toxic exposures at workplace or at home. Our team of experienced attorneys will examine your case and offer free advice on the value of your claim. We will collaborate with a variety of reputable consultants, such as toxicologists geneticists, epidemiologists, occupational medicine doctors and embryologists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth, he or she may require a lifetime of medical treatment. This can become incredibly expensive. Parents can file a claim in civil court against the persons responsible for their child’s condition to cover these costs. However these claims are often complicated and must be filed within a certain time frame. An experienced New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and help them successfully file the claim for damages.

Birth defects like Down syndrome, spina-bifida, and cystic fibrosis can have a major impact on a person's quality of life. If a physician fails to recognize these disorders or fails to inform the patient about their potential risk, they could be held accountable for malpractice.

Medical malpractice can occur at any stage during pregnancy or birth. Physicians can be guilty of error by not diagnosing an illness, or misdiagnosing a condition, or violating the standard of care in other ways.

Medical negligence is more common than we'd like to think. If you have a child born with a medical condition that could be due to negligence or malpractice, contact us toll-free now for a no-cost consultation. Our attorneys can review your case and determine the value of your claim. We'll take care of the legal paperwork, organize your evidence and negotiate with insurance companies, and hire expert witnesses to support your claim.