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Why It Is Important to Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer
The discovery that your child is suffering from a birth defect can turn what was supposed to be an exciting experience to a stressful and uncertain one. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer and birth defect lawyer as soon as is possible.
To receive the full compensation you deserve, you’ll need to collect all your bills, receipts as well as credit card payments. We have represented family members in lawsuits against large electronics firms, agricultural pesticide producers and commercial growers.
Medical Malpractice
Many birth defects are the result of medical errors or negligence that occurred during pregnancy. Certain of these problems are more severe than others however, they can be all devastating to the child and loved ones. A medical malpractice attorney can help determine whether the doctor erred that caused the defect or injury.
Certain birth defects are easily detected through screening tests that doctors conduct during pregnancy. If these tests are done and interpreted correctly, the parents can be informed of the likelihood that their child will have birth defect. This information can allow them to choose to end the pregnancy or at a minimum, prepare for the child’s birth and treatment. Medical malpractice is a crime when the doctor is unable to interpret or conduct these tests, or in the event that he or she fails to inform the parents of the results.
Medical treatments for birth defect can be costly. These treatments include procedures, specialists, medications as well as speech and physical therapies and assistive devices. The compensation a lawsuit for wrongful birth can aid in easing the financial burden that is caused by these expenses, making it easier for families to access the care their child requires. Medical malpractice claims can be a bit complicated and time-sensitive. Therefore, it’s important to find a reputable attorney as soon as you can.
Prescription Drugs
Although modern technology and recent advancements in the medical field have drastically reduced the risk of birth defects and injuries, they are still possible. Birth injuries and birth defects may be minor or severe and, in most cases, require ongoing medical attention. In some instances they can even lead to death. A Boston dangerous drugs lawyer can assist parents in obtaining compensation to cover their child’s medical expenses in the present and in the future, such as hospitalizations, doctor’s appointments rehabilitation services, assistive equipment, and more.
A doctor could be guilty of medical error if they prescribe medication for a pregnant woman that increases her child’s risk of being born with a birth defect. They are required to be aware of what medications affect the development of the fetus, and not prescribe drugs that could be harmful to the embryo.
Teratogens are prescription medicines that increase the risk of a birth defect. They include anti-seizure medicines such as Dilantin, Lamictal, Tegretol and Topamax. The FDA has issued warnings about the use of these drugs during pregnancy. They can increase the risk of developing cleft lips and cleft palates and heart, lung and brain abnormalities. These drugs can also lead to miscarriage in women who are pregnant or nursing. Parents may be able to sue doctors, drug companies and pharmacists for failing to warn about the dangers.
Toxic Chemicals
When a child is born with a birth defect parents often wonder about what was the cause. The truth is, several factors can cause the birth defect, ranging from drug-related side effects or exposure to toxic chemicals in the uterus.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect. These problems can be minor or serious and can be life-threatening. Most of the time birth defects are an unfortunate genetic defect that occurs without fault of the mother. However, a substantial portion of birth problems are the result exposure to chemicals or environmental elements that takes place in the womb. These chemicals are referred as teratogens. They increase the risk of structural or functional abnormalities which are not reversible in offspring.
There are a myriad of industrial chemicals that have been linked to birth defects as well as other reproductive harms and many people around the country are exposed to them every day. From technology and semiconductor factories with clean rooms to pesticides that are used on nurseries and farms, and automobile, plastics and paint manufacturing plants, the list of potentially harmful chemicals is a long one.
Most times, corporations that produce these chemicals do not properly test them for their potential human-related effects, and it’s not uncommon to see them fail to include adequate warnings in their products or services. The lawyers from LK’s birth defects can assist families in fighting large corporations that put profit ahead of the health and safety of their employees and children.
Environmental Exposure
Parents can be extremely upset by a child’s birth defect because they will need to provide medical treatment for the entire life of their infant. Certain birth defects can lead to mental and physical disabilities for the baby for life dependent on the degree of the defect.
While certain birth defects are inevitable due to genetics. Many others can be triggered due to exposure to chemicals or the environment during pregnancy. These include prescription drugs as well as toxic chemicals that the mother might ingest, or chemical substances that have been found to be contaminated in groundwater or air.
In addition to medical malpractice birth defect lawsuits can be brought against businesses or individuals that are liable for the injuries suffered by the child. If a doctor prescribes medication that increases the risk of birth defect, they could be held accountable.
The same applies to business owners or individuals who expose employees to hazardous chemicals and other substances. Numerous studies have proven that exposure to pesticides or fungicides, as well as paints, metals, and lead may increase the chance of the child developing certain kinds of birth defects. In this regard, lawsuits have been filed against beauty salons, metal cleaning operations, semiconductor manufacturing facilities and paint factories because of their role in the development of serious birth defects in children. Web-based integrated birth defect surveillance in New York State. Wang, Y., Tao, Z., Steen, P.M., Cross, P.K., Druschel, C.M. and Hwang, S-A. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 14(6): E1-E10. 2008.