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

A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families receive the funds they require. They can draft an appeal package for the malpractice holder, gather evidence, engage experts and more.

The raising of a child with severe birth defects is stressful and costly. A top-rated law firm, like Normandie Law Firm, can review your case and establish the value of your case.

Medicines

Certain environmental triggers, such as medication and drugs taken by pregnant women, can increase the risk for birth defects. Certain birth defects could be caused by mutations in genes or chromosomes. These changes are often passed through families. Other birth defects are caused by certain behaviours or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. Alcohol, smoking and taking illegal drugs are a few examples.

Certain birth defects can be detected before the birth of the infant for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Others are only identified upon birth, for instance congenital heart defects (which affect the way a baby's heart functions) or gait and balance issues like cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, whether through surgery or medications. Some might require assistive devices such as wheelchairs or hearing aids.

During pregnancy, it's essential that expectant mothers talk to their health care providers about any medications they take. This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines as well as dietary or herbal supplements. It is also essential that pregnant women are aware of the negative effects of toxins and chemicals in their environment. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful substances or chemicals in the early stages of pregnancy, they may increase the risk that their babies will be born with certain birth defects, including spinal muscle atrophy and fetal Alcohol Syndrome. The experienced birth defect attorneys at LK have successfully represented children and parents in cases concerning exposure to toxic chemicals and cases filed due to complications from medical treatments.

Misdiagnosis

Birth problems can affect any part of the human body and may have an impact on its appearance or function. Some birth defects are more evident than others, but they can still be life-altering. Parents are typically informed of the birth defect within the first year following birth, or perhaps several years later.

Depending on the degree of the defect it could require urgent medical attention or surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve function. Failure to identify the issue can result in serious consequences. An experienced attorney for medical malpractice can help you determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice case will pay your family and you for your losses. A competent birth defect lawyer will assist you in navigating the legal process which will allow you to concentrate on the future of your family.

Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner at the firm, settled this wrong prenatal diagnosis case for a mother and her infant. The routine blood tests, which included hemoglobin electrophoresis showed that the Mother was diagnosed with beta Thalassemia. She should have been sent for further examination to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians incorrectly took the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound and deprived the mother of knowing she was carrying a child who was at risk of Down syndrome and an heart condition.

Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. If negligence by a doctor or carelessness increases the risk of injuries to your child, your family members should be treated with respect.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the cause of birth defects. These birth defects are caused by physical and chemical substances in food, air and water. These chemicals are known as teratogens and can have negative effects on the pregnant fetus.

For instance, if you work in an area in which there is a greater chance of having a birth defect like metal working or smelting, manufacturing paint or pesticide spraying, you could be subject to a high-exposure claim. These cases are typically filed as birth defects lawsuits.

You could be eligible for compensation if you were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. 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 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 demonstrated track record of winning compensation for those who have been harmed by toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of highly experienced lawyers will review your case free of charge and advise you on the potential value of your claim. We will work with a variety of reputable consultants, such as toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists occupational medicine doctors and embryologists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child is suffering from a birth defect the child may have to undergo a life-long medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents may file a claim in civil court against the individual or persons responsible for their child’s condition to pay for the costs. These claims can be a bit complicated and must be filed within an extremely short time. A New York birth injury attorney can help families navigate the options available and submit an effective claim 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 could be held accountable for malpractice if they fail to detect these disorders or do not inform the patient of their risk.

Medical malpractice can occur at any point during pregnancy or the birth. Medical professionals can commit medical malpractice by omitting or misdiagnosing a condition, or by breaching the standard medical practice in other ways.

Medical negligence is more widespread than we'd like to think. If you've had a baby born with a medical problem that could be the result of 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, collect your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and even hire expert witnesses to support your claim.