Why It Is Important to Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

Learning that your child has an abnormal birth defect can transform what was supposed to be a joyous time into a stressful and unsure experience. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer and a birth defect lawyer as soon as is possible.

You will need to gather bills as well as receipts, credit cards payments and other evidence of your losses in order to get full reimbursement for your losses. We have successfully represented families in claims against big electronics companies as well as agricultural pesticide producers and commercial growers.

Medical Malpractice

Many birth defects are caused by medical mistakes or malpractice that occurred during pregnancy. Some of these issues are more severe than others but they can all be devastating for the child and loved ones. A medical malpractice lawyer can determine if the doctor committed an error that caused the injury or defect.

Some birth defects are capable of being detected through screening tests that doctors conduct during pregnancy. These tests can be conducted and properly to inform parents about the possibility that their child could have a birth defect. This information will allow them to decide if they wish to terminate the pregnancy or prepare for the birth and treatment of the child. If the doctor fails to perform or interpret these tests or fails to inform parents of the results, it could be considered medical malpractice.

Medical treatments for birth defects are usually expensive. They can involve surgeries, specialists, medications speech and physical therapy, as well as assistive devices. The compensation a lawsuit for wrongful birth can help ease the financial burden that is associated with these costs, making it easier for families to receive the help their child requires. Medical malpractice claims are often complex and time-sensitive. It's therefore important to hire an experienced attorney as soon as you can.

Prescription Drugs

Although the advancement of technology and developments in the field of medicine have drastically reduced the chance of birth injuries and defects but they are still a possibility. Birth defects and injuries could be serious or minor and, in most cases, require ongoing medical attention. In some instances, they may even cause death. A Boston lawyer who is knowledgeable about dangerous drugs can assist parents to recover compensation to cover medical expenses in the near and future, including hospitalizations, doctor's visits, rehabilitation services, assistive equipment, and much more.

A physician could be committing medical malpractice if they recommend a medication to a pregnant woman that increases her child's risk of having a birth defect. They have a duty to know which medications can negatively affect fetal growth and not recommend harmful substances to the fetus.

Teratogens are prescription medicines which increase the likelihood of a birth defect. They include anti-seizure medications like Dilantin, Lamictal, Tegretol and Topamax. The FDA has issued a warning against the use of these medicines during pregnancy. They may increase the risk of cleft lips and cleft palates and the brain, heart and lung abnormalities. These drugs can also cause miscarriage in women who are pregnant, or nursing. Parents can sue their doctors, the makers of the drugs and the pharmacists who prescribed them for not warning them of the risks.

Toxic Chemicals

When a child is born with a birth defect parents often wonder what the cause is. The truth is, many different factors can lead to a birth defect, from the effects of medications 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 deformity. These problems can range from minor to serious and even life-threatening. Most of the time, a birth defect is a result of genetic abnormalities. Birth defects can be caused by chemical or environmental exposure during the womb. These chemicals are known as teratogens, and they increase the risk of irreversible functional or structural problems in offspring.

There are a myriad of industrial chemicals that have been associated with birth defects and other reproductive harms and a lot of people across the country are exposed to them every day. The list of potentially harmful chemical is extensive, ranging from semiconductor and technology manufacturing facilities with clean rooms, to pesticides used in nurseries and farms, and automobile, paint, plastics, and paint manufacturing facilities.

It's not unusual for companies to fail to inform their customers of the dangers that could be posed by these chemicals. LK's birth defect attorneys can assist families fight 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 attention for the entire duration of their baby's. Certain birth defects can cause mental and physical disabilities in the infant depending on the degree of the defect.

Certain birth defects cannot be cured due to genetics. However, environmental or chemical exposure can cause other. These include prescription drugs, toxic chemicals that the mother may ingest, or chemical substances that have contaminated air or groundwater.

Birth defect lawsuits are not only limited to medical malpractice. They can also be brought against businesses or individuals who are responsible for the injury of the child. For instance, if a doctor prescribes a medication that can increase the chance of your child's birth defect and they are held accountable.

It is also true for businesses or individuals who expose their workers to harmful chemicals and substances. Numerous studies have revealed that exposure to pesticides, fungicides or lead, as well metals and paints may increase the risk of having a child who has certain types of birth defects. In order to solve this issue there were lawsuits filed against beauty salons and cleaning operations as well as semiconductor manufacturing facilities and painting factories. Web-based Integrated Birth Defects 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.