Waldo Murry спросил 5 месяцев назад
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 require. Lawyers can create a request form for the malpractice insurer to gather evidence and also hire experts, among others.
A child born with an issue with their birth can be stressful and expensive. A reputable law firm, such as Normandie Law Firm, can examine your case and determine its value.
Medicines
Certain environmental factors, including medication and drugs taken by pregnant women, can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by genetic mutations or chromosomes. These mutations are usually passed through families. Other birth defects are caused by specific behaviours or exposure to chemicals when pregnant. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and taking illegal drugs are all examples.
Some birth defects are detectable before the baby is born, such as cleft lip/palate or spina-bifida. Others are only identified after birth, such as 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 either through surgery or medicine. Some may need assistive devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.
During pregnancy, it’s important for expectant mothers to speak with their health care providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescription and over-the counter medications, as well dietary or herbal supplements. It is also important for pregnant women to be aware of the effects toxins and chemicals can have on their bodies. If pregnant women are exposed to harmful chemicals or substances in the early stages of their pregnancy, they can increase the chance that their children will develop birth defects, including spinal muscle atrophy and fetal alcohol Syndrome. The highly experienced birth defects lawyers at LK have successfully represented children and parents in cases that involve exposure to toxic chemicals and also cases filed due to the complications of medical treatments.
Undiagnosed
A birth defect can affect almost every part of the body and profoundly affect appearance or function. Some birth defects are more obvious than others, yet they can still have a profound impact on your life. Most often, parents learn about the existence of an anomaly in the birth within the first year after birth, or even a few years later.
Depending on the severity, the defect may require immediate surgical treatment or medical intervention to reduce symptoms and improve function. A failure to diagnose may be a serious issue. A medical malpractice attorney who has expertise in handling cases involving medical malpractice can assist you to determine the value of your case.
A successful medical negligence claim will pay your family and you for your losses. A skilled birth defect lawyer can guide you through the legal process so that you can concentrate on your family’s future.
Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner of the firm, resolved this wrongful prenatal diagnosis case for the mother and her child. Routine blood work including hemoglobin electrophoresis proved that the Mother was an antecedent of beta thalassemia. She should have been referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist for further examination. Her obstetricians interpreted the nuchal transparency measurements incorrectly and did not inform the mother that her child was at risk of developing Down syndrome and heart disease.
Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. Your child and the family members of your child are entitled to justice if a doctor’s negligence or inattention increases the risk of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures can be the reason behind a serious birth defects. They are caused by physical or chemical substances that are found in food, air and water. These chemicals are known as Teratogens and may cause harm to the female fetus.
For instance, if are employed in an industry in which there is a greater risk of birth defects such as metal working, smelting, paint manufacturing or pesticide spraying then you could be eligible for a high exposure claim. These cases are typically filed as birth defect lawsuits.
You could be eligible for compensation if you were pregnant at the time of exposure to the contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A study in 2014 conducted by ATSDR found that in 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 with childhood cancers including non-Hodgkin lymphoma as well as leukemia.
Our team has a demonstrated track record of winning compensation for those who suffered the effects of toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of highly experienced attorneys will review your case and offer free advice regarding the worth of your claim. We will collaborate with experts, including toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists as well as embryologists, occupational medicine doctors and geneticists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child is born with a birth defect it could mean they have to receive a lifetime of medical treatment. This can be a huge expense. Parents may file a claim in civil court against the the person responsible for their child’s condition to pay for the costs. However the process can be complex and need to be filed within a certain time period. An experienced New York birth injury lawyer can assist families in navigating their options and make the claim for damages.
Birth defects like Down syndrome, spina bifida or cystic fibrosis can cause significant impact on an individual’s quality of living. If a doctor is unable to catch these disorders or fail to inform the patient about their risk, they may be held accountable for malpractice.
Medical malpractice can occur at any point during pregnancy or the birthing process. Medical professionals can commit medical malpractice by not or misdiagnosing a medical condition, or by breaching the standard medical practice in other ways.
Medical negligence is more frequent than we’d like to think. If you have a child born with a medical issue that could be due to negligence or malpractice, contact us toll-free today for a no-cost consultation. Our attorneys can review the case and determine the value of your claim. We’ll handle the legal paperwork, gather your evidence and negotiate with insurance companies, and even hire expert witnesses to support your claim.