An Easy-To-Follow Guide To Birth Defect Law

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

A skilled lawyer for birth defects can help families receive the funds they require. They can draft a request form for the malpractice insurer collect evidence, and then hire experts, among others.

Being a parent of a child with an ailment that is serious to birth can be stressful and costly. Normandie Law Firm is a top-rated firm that can evaluate your case to determine its estimated value.

Medicines

Certain environmental factors, like medication and drugs taken by pregnant women, could increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by genetic mutations or chromosomes. These mutations are often passed down through families. Some other birth defects are due to specific behaviors and exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. These include smoking, drinking alcohol, as well as taking illegal drugs.

Certain birth defects can be detected before the baby is born, for example spina-bifida or cleft lip/palate. Some birth defects are only discovered after the baby is born, such as congenital cardiac problems (which affects the way that a baby's body functions) and balance and gait issues, such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated through surgery or by medication. Some people may require assistive devices, such as hearing aids or wheelchairs.

It's important for expectant mothers to discuss any medication they take with their healthcare professionals during pregnancy. This includes prescription, over-the-counter and herbal remedies. It's also important that pregnant women are aware of the negative effects of chemicals and toxins in their environment. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful chemicals or substances in the early stages of pregnancy, they are at risk of increasing the chance that their children will be born with certain birth defects like spinal muscle atrophy or fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The highly experienced birth defects lawyers at LK have successfully represented children and parents in cases which involve exposure to toxic chemicals as well as cases brought because of complications with medical treatments.

Incorrect diagnosis

A birth defect can affect nearly any body part and profoundly affect function or appearance. Some birth defects are more evident than others, yet they can still be life-altering. Parents are typically aware of the existence of a birth deformity within the first year following birth, or even years later.

Depending on the severity, the problem may require urgent surgical treatment or medical intervention to relieve symptoms and improve function. A failure to diagnose may have serious implications. An experienced medical malpractice lawyer can help determine the value of your case.

A successful medical negligence case will compensate you and your family for the losses you have suffered. A birth defect lawyer who is skilled will assist you in the legal process and focus on the future of your family.

Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in a prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of a Mother and her baby daughter. A routine blood test, including hemoglobin electrophoresis showed that the Mother was suffering from beta thalassemia. She should have been sent for further examination by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and misinterpreted the measurements of nuchal translucency from the ultrasound and deprived the mother of knowing she was pregnant with a child at risk for birth defects Down syndrome and a heart disease.

Parents want their babies healthy and happy. If a doctor's negligence or carelessness increases the chance of injuries to your child, your family members deserve justice.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the reason for a serious birth defects. These birth defects can be caused by physical or chemical substances in food, air and water. These chemicals are called Teratogens and may cause harm to a female fetus.

For example, if you work in an industry where there is an increased possibility of birth defects like metal working, smelting, paint manufacturing or pesticide spraying, then you could be eligible for a high exposure claim. These kinds of cases are typically filed as birth defect lawsuits.

If you were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune while pregnant then you may be eligible to receive a settlement. A 2014 study by ATSDR found that in the utero PCE drinking water contaminated by PCE at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects like spina bifida, or anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water with childhood cancers such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.

Our team has a track record of obtaining compensation for victims of injuries resulting from to exposures to toxic substances at home or at work. Our team of skilled attorneys will review your case and offer free advice regarding the worth of your claim. We will work with experts such as toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists as well as embryologists, occupational medicine doctors, and geneticists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child is born with a birth defect, they may need to undergo lifelong medical treatment. This can be extremely costly. Parents may file a civil lawsuit against the responsible party for their child's condition in order to pay for this care. However they can be complex and need to be filed within a strict timeframe. An experienced New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and make an action for damages.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome, spinabifida and cystic-fibrosis can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of living. If a physician fails to identify these disorders or fails to inform patients of their risk, they can be held liable for negligence.

Medical malpractice can occur at any point during pregnancy or the birth. A physician can commit medical malpractice by not or misdiagnosing an illness, or by not following the standard treatment in other ways.

Medical negligence is far more common than many think. If you've had a baby born with a medical condition that could be due to negligence or malpractice, call us today toll-free for a free consultation. Our lawyers will evaluate your case and determine the value of your claim. We'll handle the legal paperwork, organize your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and recruit experts to defend your claim.