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Birth Defect Settlement - How a Lawyer Can Help Families Get the Money They Need
A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families receive the funds they need. These lawyers can prepare an appeal package for the malpractice carrier, gather evidence, hire experts and more.
Being a parent of a child who has a serious birth defect can be a stressful and costly. Normandie Law Firm is a top-rated firm that can evaluate your case to determine the value of your case.
Medicines
Certain environmental factors, including drugs and other medications used by pregnant women, may increase the risk of having birth defects. Some birth defects can be caused by genetic mutations or chromosomes. These mutations are usually passed down through families. Other birth defects are caused by certain actions or exposure to chemicals when pregnant. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are a few examples.
Some birth defects can be identified before the baby is born like cleft lip and palate or spina bifida. Others are discovered only after birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect the way that a baby's heart functions) or balance and gait issues such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects are treatable via surgery or medication. Some may require assistive devices such as hearing aids or wheelchairs.
During pregnancy, it's crucial that pregnant mothers speak to their health care providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications as well as dietary or herbal supplements. It is also essential 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 their pregnancy, they are at risk of increasing the likelihood that their babies will develop birth defects, such as spinal muscle atrophy as well as fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The experienced birth defect lawyers at LK have represented parents and children in cases involving toxic chemical exposure, and also in cases filed due to complications with medical treatment.
The wrong diagnosis
Birth problems can affect any part of the human body and have an impact on its appearance or function. Some are more obvious than others, but they can be equally severe and life-altering. Parents are usually aware of the birth defect within the first year following birth, or perhaps years later.
Depending on the severity of the problem, it could require urgent medical attention or surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve performance. Failure to recognize the problem could also have serious consequences. An experienced attorney for medical malpractice can help you determine the value of your case.
A successful medical malpractice case will be able to compensate your family as well as you for the losses you have suffered. A skilled birth defect lawyer can guide you through the legal process and allow you to concentrate 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 newborn daughter. The routine blood tests, which included hemoglobin electrophoresis revealed that the Mother had beta Thalassemia. She ought to have been referred for further evaluation to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and interpreted the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound, and prevented the mother from knowing she was carrying a child who was susceptible to Down syndrome and a heart condition.
Parents want their babies happy and healthy. Your child and the family members of your child deserve justice if a doctor's negligence or inattention increases the chance of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures are often the cause of birth defects. They can be caused by physical and chemical substances that are found in air, food and water. These chemicals are referred to as Teratogens and may affect the 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 high exposure. These 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 qualified to receive settlement. A study from 2014 by ATSDR discovered that in the utero period PCE drinking water contaminated by PCE at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects, such as spina bifida, or anencephaly. The study also linked the same drinking water to childhood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.
Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have suffered the effects of toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of experienced lawyers will examine your case for free and will advise you on the potential value of your claim. We will work with a range of experienced consultants, including toxicologists geneticists, epidemiologists occupational medicine doctors and embryologists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child has an anomaly in the birth, he or she may have to undergo a life-long medical treatment. This can be extremely expensive. Parents can file a claim in civil court against the individual or the person responsible for their child's health condition to pay for these costs. These claims can be complex and must be filed in a limited time frame. An experienced New York birth injury lawyer can help families understand their options and make an action for damages.
Birth defects like Down syndrome spina bifida, spina bifida, as well cystic fibrosis have a major impact on an individual's quality of life. A doctor can be held responsible for negligence if they fail detect these disorders or not inform the patient of their risks.
Medical malpractice can happen at any stage of pregnancy or the birthing process. A doctor can be guilty of infractions of negligence for failing to identify an illness, misdiagnosing the condition, or breaching the standard of medical care in other ways.
Medical negligence is a lot more prevalent than most people believe. If you have a child born with a medical problem that could be due to negligence or malpractice, call us toll-free now for a free consultation. Our attorneys can review the situation and estimate the value of your claim. We'll gather your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and find an expert witness to support your claim.
