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

A competent birth defect lawyer can assist families obtain the money they require. These lawyers can prepare an appeal package for the malpractice insurance company to gather evidence and also hire experts, in addition to other things.

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

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 could be caused by genetic mutations or chromosomes. These changes are often passed through families. Other birth problems are caused by specific actions or exposure to chemicals during pregnant. These include drinking alcohol, smoking, and taking illegal drugs.

Some birth defects can be recognized before the baby is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Other birth defects are only discovered at birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect the way that a baby's lungs function) or balance and gait issues such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be addressed through surgery or medication. Some might require assistive devices, such as hearing aids or wheelchairs.

It is essential for expectant mothers to discuss any medications they're taking with their medical professionals during pregnancy. This includes prescription and non-prescription medications, as well dietary or herbal supplements. It is essential that pregnant women are aware of the negative effects of chemicals and toxins in their surroundings. Anyone who is exposed to harmful substances in the early stages of pregnancy may expose their infants to a higher risk of developing certain birth defects, like spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defects attorneys at LK have successfully represented children and parents in lawsuits involving toxic chemical exposure as well as cases filed due to complications from medical treatments.

Misdiagnosis

A birth defect can affect virtually any body part and have a significant impact on the way you look or function. Certain birth defects are more apparent than others but they can be equally grave and life-threatening. Most often, parents learn about the presence of a birth defect in the first year following birth or even years later.

Depending on the severity of the condition may require immediate surgical treatment or medical intervention to alleviate the symptoms and improve function. In the event of a delay in diagnosis, it could result in serious consequences. A medical malpractice attorney who is experienced in handling cases of medical malpractice can help determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice claim will provide your family and yourself for your losses. A competent birth defect lawyer can guide you through the legal process, allowing you to focus on your family's future.

Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner at the firm, resolved this wrongful prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of the mother and her child. Regular blood tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis confirmed that the Mother was the carrier of beta thalassemia. She ought to be sent to a maternal-fetal medicine specialist to further evaluate. Instead, her obstetricians wrongly took the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound, and prevented the mother from knowing she was carrying a child that was at risk of developing Down syndrome and an heart condition.

Parents want their children to be happy and healthy. If a medical professional's negligence or negligence increases the risk of injury, your child and your family members deserve justice.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the cause of serious birth defects. These birth defects are caused by chemicals and physical substances found in air, food and water. These chemicals are called Teratogens. They can cause harm to the fetus.

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

You may be eligible for compensation if you were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A study in 2014 conducted by ATSDR found that in the utero PCE contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects such as spina bifida or anencephaly. The study also linked drinking water consumption to childhood cancers, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.

Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have suffered from toxic exposures at workplace or at home. Our team of lawyers will evaluate your case free of charge and will advise you on the potential worth of your claim. We will collaborate with a range of experienced consultants, including toxicologists geneticists, epidemiologists, occupational medicine doctors, and embryologists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child has an abnormal birth defect the child may have to undergo a life-long medical treatment. This can be extremely costly. Parents can file a civil claim against the responsible party for their child's condition in order to pay for this treatment. However, these claims can be complex and need to be filed within a specific time frame. A New York birth injury attorney can help families navigate the options available to them and file an effective claim for damages.

Birth defects like Down syndrome, spina bifida, and cystic fibrosis can have a significant impact on a person's quality of life. A doctor could be held responsible for negligence if they fail to detect these disorders or do not inform patients about the risk.

Medical malpractice can happen at any time during pregnancy or during the birthing process. 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 frequent than we'd like to think. Contact us today toll-free for an initial consultation for free if your baby was born with a condition that could have been caused due to negligence or malpractice. Our attorneys can review your case and determine the estimated value of your claim. We'll gather your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and find an expert witness to prove your claim.