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

A skilled lawyer for birth defects can help families get the money they require. These lawyers can prepare a demand package for the malpractice holder, gather evidence, hire experts and more.

The raising of a child with a serious birth defect can be stressful and costly. A top-rated law firm, like Normandie Law Firm, can examine your case and determine its value.

Medicines

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

Some birth defects can be diagnosed before the birth of the infant like cleft lip and palate or spina bifida. Some birth defects are discovered only after the baby is born, for example congenital cardiac defects (which affects how a baby's body works) and balance and gait issues, such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, either through surgery or medicine. Some may require assistive devices, for example, hearing aids or wheelchairs.

It's important for expectant mothers to discuss any medications they are taking with their healthcare providers during pregnancy. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medications, as well as diet or herbal supplements. It is essential that pregnant women are aware of the consequences of chemicals and toxins that are present in their surroundings. Anyone who is exposed to harmful substances in the first stages of pregnancy could expose their infants to a higher risk of certain birth defects, including spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The skilled birth defects attorneys at LK have successfully represented parents and children in cases involving toxic chemical exposure as well as cases brought due to medical treatments.

Incorrect diagnosis

A birth defect can affect nearly any part of the body and profoundly affect function or appearance. Certain birth defects are more noticeable than others, yet they can still be life-altering. Most often, parents learn about the presence of a birth defect in the first year following birth or even several years later.

Depending on the severity of the problem may require urgent surgical or medical treatment to reduce the symptoms and improve function. In the event of a delay in diagnosis, it could be a serious issue. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice case will pay your family and you for the losses you have suffered. A skilled birth defect lawyer can guide you through the legal process, allowing you to focus on your family's future.

Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in a prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of a mother and her baby daughter. Routine blood work including hemoglobin electrophoresis proved that the Mother was the carrier of beta thalassemia. She should be referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist to further evaluate. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and interpret the nuchal translucency results from the ultrasound, and denied the mother the knowledge that she was carrying a child who was at risk for Down syndrome and an underlying heart condition.

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

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are frequently the cause of serious birth defects. These birth defect lawsuit defects can be caused by physical and chemical substances in food, air and water. These chemicals, which are also referred to as teratogens can affect a foetus.

If you are employed in a profession where there is a greater risk of birth defects, like metalworking, smelting, or paint manufacturing, you may have a claim for exposure that is high. These kinds of cases are generally 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 due to the fact that an ATSDR study from 2014 ATSDR confirmed that exposure to the PCE contamination of the water at Camp Lejeune was associated with neural tube birth defects such as spina bifida and anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water with childhood cancers including non-Hodgkin lymphoma and leukemia.

Our team has a history of obtaining compensation successfully for victims of injuries resulting from to exposures to toxic substances at home or at work. Our team of highly experienced attorneys will evaluate your case and provide free advice on the value of your claim. We will work 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 abnormal birth defect and is born with a defect, they could require ongoing medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents may file a claim in civil court against the those responsible for their child's condition to pay for the costs. These claims can be a bit complicated and must be filed within a limited time frame. A New York birth injury attorney can assist families in navigating the options available and submit an effective claim for damages.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome, spina-bifida and cystic-fibrosis can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of living. If a physician fails to detect these conditions or fails to inform the patient about their potential risk, they could be held accountable for negligence.

Medical malpractice can occur at any point during pregnancy or during the birthing process. A physician can commit error by not diagnosing an illness, or misdiagnosing a disease, or ignoring the standard of care in other ways.

Medical negligence is more prevalent than most people believe. Contact us now toll-free for a free consultation if your child was born with a condition that may have been caused through negligence or a lack of care. Our attorneys can review your case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll handle the legal paperwork, arrange your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and even hire expert witnesses to support your claim.