15 Surprising Facts About Birth Defect Law
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Birth Defect Settlement - How a Lawyer Can Help Families Get the Money They Need
A competent birth defect attorney defect lawyer can assist families get the money they require. These lawyers can prepare an appeal package for the malpractice insurer as well as gather evidence and employ experts, among other things.
Being a parent of a child with an extremely serious birth defect can be difficult and expensive. Normandie Law Firm is a highly rated firm that will review your case to determine the value of your case.
Medicines
The use of drugs and medications 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 mutations often run in families. Other birth defects are caused by specific habits or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. These include smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal substances.
Some birth defects can be diagnosed before the baby is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Certain birth defects are only discovered after the baby is born, for instance congenital heart defects (which affects how a baby's body works) and gait and balance issues like cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, either through surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.
It is essential for expectant mothers to discuss any medication they are taking with their medical professionals during pregnancy. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal medicines. It is also important for pregnant women to be aware of the effects chemicals and toxins can cause on their bodies. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful chemicals or substances during the early stages of pregnancy, they can increase the risk that their babies will develop birth defects like spinal muscle atrophy or fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The experienced birth defect lawyers at LK have represented children and their parents in lawsuits related to toxic chemical exposure, as well as cases filed because of complications from medical treatment.
Incorrect diagnosis
A birth defect can affect nearly any part of the body and significantly influence function or appearance. Some are more obvious than others but they can be just as severe and life-altering. Parents are usually informed of the birth defect within the first few years following birth, or even years later.
Depending on the severity of the defect could require immediate surgical or medical attention to relieve the symptoms and improve the function. Failure to recognize the problem could also have serious consequences. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the worth of your case.
A successful medical negligence claim will be able to compensate your family and you for the loss. A birth defect lawyer with experience can guide you through the legal system and focus on the future of your family.
Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in a prenatal diagnosis on behalf of a Mother and her infant daughter. Regular blood tests, such as hemoglobin electrophoresis, showed that the Mother was suffering from beta Thalassemia. She should have been sent for an additional examination by a maternal and fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians wrongly took the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound and denied the mother the knowledge that she was pregnant with a child at risk of developing Down syndrome and a heart disease.
Parents want their babies happy and healthy. Your child and your family members are entitled to justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the risk of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures are often the reason behind a serious birth defects. They are caused by physical or chemical substances that are found in food, air and water. These chemicals, which are also referred to as teratogens can have a negative impact on the foetus.
For instance, if you are employed in a field that has a higher possibility of birth defects such as metal working or smelting, manufacturing paint or pesticide spraying, you may be able to file a high-exposure claim. These cases are usually filed as birth defect lawsuits.
You may be entitled to compensation if were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This is because an ATSDR study from 2014 ATSDR confirmed that in utero exposure to the PCE contamination of the water at Camp Lejeune was associated with neural tube birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water with childhood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia.
Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have been harmed by toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of experienced attorneys will review your case and provide free guidance on the worth of your claim. We will work with a range of experienced consultants, such as toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists occupational medicine doctors, and embryologists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child is born with an anomaly in their birth or defect, they could need to receive a lifetime of medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents can file a civil action against the responsible party for their child's condition to cover the cost of this care. However they can be complicated and must be filed within a strict timeframe. A skilled New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and successfully complete a claim for damages.
Birth defects such as Down syndrome spina bifida, spina cystic fibrosis have a major impact on a person's quality of life. If a doctor fails recognize these disorders or fails to inform the patient about their potential risk, they could be held liable for negligence.
Medical malpractice can occur at any stage during pregnancy or birth. Medical professionals can be found guilty of infractions of negligence for failing to identify a disorder, misdiagnosing a condition, or breaching the standard of medical care in other ways.
Medical negligence is a lot more prevalent than most people believe. Contact us today toll-free for a free consultation if your baby was born with a medical condition that could have been caused by negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys will review the case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll handle the legal paperwork, arrange your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and even hire experts to back your claim.
A competent birth defect attorney defect lawyer can assist families get the money they require. These lawyers can prepare an appeal package for the malpractice insurer as well as gather evidence and employ experts, among other things.
Being a parent of a child with an extremely serious birth defect can be difficult and expensive. Normandie Law Firm is a highly rated firm that will review your case to determine the value of your case.
Medicines
The use of drugs and medications 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 mutations often run in families. Other birth defects are caused by specific habits or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. These include smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal substances.
Some birth defects can be diagnosed before the baby is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Certain birth defects are only discovered after the baby is born, for instance congenital heart defects (which affects how a baby's body works) and gait and balance issues like cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, either through surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.
It is essential for expectant mothers to discuss any medication they are taking with their medical professionals during pregnancy. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal medicines. It is also important for pregnant women to be aware of the effects chemicals and toxins can cause on their bodies. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful chemicals or substances during the early stages of pregnancy, they can increase the risk that their babies will develop birth defects like spinal muscle atrophy or fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The experienced birth defect lawyers at LK have represented children and their parents in lawsuits related to toxic chemical exposure, as well as cases filed because of complications from medical treatment.
Incorrect diagnosis
A birth defect can affect nearly any part of the body and significantly influence function or appearance. Some are more obvious than others but they can be just as severe and life-altering. Parents are usually informed of the birth defect within the first few years following birth, or even years later.
Depending on the severity of the defect could require immediate surgical or medical attention to relieve the symptoms and improve the function. Failure to recognize the problem could also have serious consequences. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can help you determine the worth of your case.
A successful medical negligence claim will be able to compensate your family and you for the loss. A birth defect lawyer with experience can guide you through the legal system and focus on the future of your family.
Senior partner Dennis Donnelly settled this wrongful birth failure in a prenatal diagnosis on behalf of a Mother and her infant daughter. Regular blood tests, such as hemoglobin electrophoresis, showed that the Mother was suffering from beta Thalassemia. She should have been sent for an additional examination by a maternal and fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians wrongly took the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound and denied the mother the knowledge that she was pregnant with a child at risk of developing Down syndrome and a heart disease.
Parents want their babies happy and healthy. Your child and your family members are entitled to justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the risk of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures are often the reason behind a serious birth defects. They are caused by physical or chemical substances that are found in food, air and water. These chemicals, which are also referred to as teratogens can have a negative impact on the foetus.
For instance, if you are employed in a field that has a higher possibility of birth defects such as metal working or smelting, manufacturing paint or pesticide spraying, you may be able to file a high-exposure claim. These cases are usually filed as birth defect lawsuits.
You may be entitled to compensation if were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. This is because an ATSDR study from 2014 ATSDR confirmed that in utero exposure to the PCE contamination of the water at Camp Lejeune was associated with neural tube birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water with childhood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and leukemia.
Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have been harmed by toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of experienced attorneys will review your case and provide free guidance on the worth of your claim. We will work with a range of experienced consultants, such as toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists occupational medicine doctors, and embryologists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child is born with an anomaly in their birth or defect, they could need to receive a lifetime of medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents can file a civil action against the responsible party for their child's condition to cover the cost of this care. However they can be complicated and must be filed within a strict timeframe. A skilled New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and successfully complete a claim for damages.
Birth defects such as Down syndrome spina bifida, spina cystic fibrosis have a major impact on a person's quality of life. If a doctor fails recognize these disorders or fails to inform the patient about their potential risk, they could be held liable for negligence.
Medical malpractice can occur at any stage during pregnancy or birth. Medical professionals can be found guilty of infractions of negligence for failing to identify a disorder, misdiagnosing a condition, or breaching the standard of medical care in other ways.
Medical negligence is a lot more prevalent than most people believe. Contact us today toll-free for a free consultation if your baby was born with a medical condition that could have been caused by negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys will review the case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll handle the legal paperwork, arrange your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and even hire experts to back your claim.
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