What Freud Can Teach Us About Birth Defect Law

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

A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families obtain the money they need. Lawyers can create a request package for the malpractice insurance company collect evidence, and then hire experts, among other things.

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 evaluate your case and determine its value.

Medicines

Medications and drugs used by pregnant women, along with certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects could be caused by genetic mutations or chromosomes. These changes are often passed down through families. Other birth defects are due to specific behaviors and exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Smoking, drinking alcohol and taking illegal drugs are all examples.

Certain birth defects can be detected before the baby is born. These include cleft lip/palate or spina-bifida. Other birth defects are only discovered after birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect how a baby's heart works) or balance and gait problems such as cerebral palsy. A lot of birth defects can be treated, either by surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices like wheelchairs or hearing aids.

It is crucial for expecting mothers to discuss any medications they take with their health care providers during pregnancy. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines as well as dietary or herbal supplements. It's also important that pregnant women are aware of the effects of chemicals and toxins that are present in their environment. Those who are exposed to harmful substances in the first stages of pregnancy can expose their infants to a greater risk of certain birth defects, including spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defects attorneys at LK have successfully represented children and parents in cases that involve exposure to toxic chemicals as well as cases brought due to the complications of medical treatments.

The wrong diagnosis

Birth issues can affect any area of the human body and have an impact on the appearance or function. Some are more obvious than others but they can be just as devastating and life-changing. Parents are usually aware of the existence of a birth deformity within the first year of birth, or even years later.

Depending on the severity of the problem, it could require immediate medical attention or surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve function. In the event of a delay in diagnosis, it could be a serious issue. An experienced attorney for medical malpractice can help you determine the worth of your case.

A successful medical malpractice case will compensate your family and you for your losses. A birth defect lawyer who is skilled can assist you through the legal process and help you focus 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 newborn daughter. Routine blood tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis, showed that the Mother was diagnosed with beta thalassemia. She ought to have been referred for an additional examination by a maternal and fetal medicine specialist. The obstetricians had interpreted the nuchal transparency measurements incorrectly and failed to inform the mother that her child was at risk of developing Down syndrome and heart disease.

Parents want their babies to be happy and healthy. Your child and your family members should be held accountable if a physician's negligence or inattention increases the risk of injury.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures can be the cause of serious birth defect. These birth defects are caused by physical and chemical substances in food, air and water. These substances, also referred to as teratogens, may have a negative impact on a embryo.

For example, if you are employed in an industry in which there is a greater chance of having a birth defect like metal working or smelting, manufacturing paint or pesticide spraying, you could have 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 could be qualified to receive settlement. This is because a study conducted in 2014 by ATSDR confirmed that exposure in utero 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 drinking water and childhood cancers like non-Hodgkin's lupus and Leukemia.

Our team has a history of successfully obtaining compensation for those who have suffered due to toxic exposures at home or at work. Our team of skilled attorneys will examine your case and offer free advice on the value of your claim. We will work with a variety of reputable consultants, such as toxicologists geneticists, epidemiologists embryologists and occupational medicine doctors.

Medical Malpractice

If your child was born with an anomaly in their birth it could mean they have to receive lifelong medical treatment. This can be extremely expensive. Parents are able to file a lawsuit in civil court against the people responsible for their child's condition to cover these costs. These claims can be a bit complicated and must be filed in the shortest time frame. A New York birth injury attorney can help families navigate the options available and complete an effective claim for damages.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome spina bifida, spina bifida, as well cystic fibrosis have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. A doctor could be held accountable for malpractice if they fail recognize these conditions or do not inform the patient about their risk.

Medical malpractice can occur at any stage during pregnancy or birth. Physicians can be guilty of negligence by failing to recognize an illness, or misdiagnosing a condition, or breaching the standard of medical care in other ways.

Medical negligence is more prevalent than most people believe. Contact us now toll-free for free consultation if you believe your baby was born with a condition that was caused by negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys will review your case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll arrange your evidence, negotiate insurance companies and hire expert witness to support your claim.