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

A competent birth defect lawyer can help families obtain the money they require. These lawyers can prepare an offer package to the malpractice insurance company, collect evidence, recruit experts and more.

A child born with a serious birth defect can be stressful and expensive. Normandie Law Firm is a highly rated firm that will review your case to determine the value of your case.

Medications

Certain environmental factors, including drugs and medications taken by women who are pregnant, can increase the risk of having birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in genes or chromosomes. These mutations are usually passed through families. Some other birth defects are the result of specific behaviors and exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and taking illegal drugs are a few examples.

Some birth defects are detectable before the baby is born, such as cleft lip/palate or spina-bifida. Certain birth defects are discovered only after the baby is born, like congenital cardiac defects (which affects how a baby's body works) and gait and balance issues such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be corrected via surgery or medication. Some may require assistive devices like hearing aids or wheelchairs.

During pregnancy, it's important that mothers-to-be talk to their medical providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal medicines. It is essential that pregnant women are aware of the negative effects of toxins and chemicals in their environment. Anyone who is exposed to harmful substances in the first stages of pregnancy can expose their children to a higher risk of developing certain birth defects, such as spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defect attorneys at LK have represented children and their parents in lawsuits related to toxic chemical exposure and also cases filed because of medical treatment.

Incorrect diagnosis

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

Depending on the severity, the defect could require immediate medical treatment or surgery to reduce the symptoms and improve function. Failure to recognize the problem could also have serious consequences. An experienced medical malpractice attorney can assist you in determining the value of your case.

A successful medical negligence case will be able to compensate your family and you for your losses. A birth defect lawyer who is experienced will assist you in the legal process and help you focus on the future of your family.

Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner at the firm, settled this wrong prenatal diagnosis case for the mother and her baby. A routine blood test, including hemoglobin electrophoresis proved that the Mother was the carrier of beta thalassemia. She should have been referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist for further evaluation. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and interpret the nuchal translucency results from the ultrasound, and prevented the mother from knowing she had a child at risk for Down syndrome and a heart condition.

Parents want their babies to be healthy and happy. Your child and family deserve justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the chance of injury.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are frequently the cause of birth defects. These birth defects can be caused by physical or chemical substances in food, air and water. These substances are referred to as Teratogens. They can affect the female fetus.

If you work in a field that there is a greater risk of birth defects, like painting, metalworking or smelting manufacturing, you may have an action for exposure to high. These kinds of cases are generally filed as birth defect lawsuits.

You could be eligible for compensation if were pregnant at the time of exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. A study in 2014 conducted by ATSDR discovered that in utero PCE drinking water that is contaminated 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 such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.

Our team has a history of obtaining compensation successfully for victims of injuries resulting from to exposures to toxic substances at home or at work. Our team of highly experienced lawyers will examine your case for you at no cost and help you determine the potential value of your claim. We will work with a variety of reputable consultants, such as toxicologists geneticists, epidemiologists, occupational medicine doctors, and embryologists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child is born with an anomaly in their birth it could mean they have to undergo lifelong medical treatment. This can be extremely costly. Parents can file a civil action against those responsible for their child's illness to pay for this treatment. These claims can be a bit complicated and must be filed within the timeframe of. An experienced New York birth defect law firms injury lawyer can help families sort through their options and successfully complete the claim for damages.

Birth defects like Down syndrome spina bifida, spina cystic fibrosis have a significant impact on an individual's quality of life. If a physician fails to identify these disorders or fails to inform the patient of their risk, they can be held liable for malpractice.

Medical malpractice can happen at any point during pregnancy or during the birthing process. Medical professionals can be found guilty of negligence by failing to recognize a disorder, misdiagnosing a disease, or ignoring the standard of medical care in other ways.

Medical negligence is much more prevalent than most people believe. Contact us today for a free consultation if you believe your child was born with a condition that was caused by negligence or malpractice. Our lawyers can analyze the case and determine the value of your claim. We'll organize your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies and find an expert witness to prove your claim.