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Why It Is Important to Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

When you discover that your child is born with a birth defect, what should be an exciting moment could quickly become one filled with anxiety and uncertainty. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer and birth defect lawyer as soon a time as is feasible.

You'll need to gather bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence of your losses in order to be able to claim full settlement for your losses. We have successfully represented families in cases against big electronics companies, agricultural pesticide manufacturers and commercial growers.

Medical Malpractice

Many birth defects are the result of medical errors or malpractice that occurred during the pregnancy. Some of these issues are more serious than others, but all birth defects or injuries can be devastating for the child and their loved ones. An attorney for medical malpractice can assist in determining if the doctor made an error that caused the injury or defect.

Some birth defects are able to be detected by screening tests that doctors perform during pregnancy. When these tests are performed and interpret them correctly, parents will be aware of the chance that their child could have an abnormal birth. This information will permit them to end the pregnancy or at a minimum, prepare for the birth of the child and treatment. Medical malpractice is a crime in the event that a doctor fails to interpret or carry out these tests or if he or she fails to inform the parents of the results.

Medical treatments for birth defects are often expensive. They can require procedures, specialists, medications speech and physical therapy, and assistive devices. A wrongful birth lawsuit may help ease the financial burden of these costs. This will allow families to provide the support their child needs. Medical malpractice claims are highly complicated and time-sensitive, which is why it is essential to choose an experienced attorney as quickly as possible.

Prescription Drugs

Despite recent advances in medicine and advances in technology, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. Birth injuries and birth defects can be mild or severe, and they often require ongoing medical attention. In some cases, they even cause death. A Boston dangerous drug lawyer can help parents get compensation for their child's present and future medical costs, including hospital procedures, doctor's visits, rehabilitation services, assistive devices, and more.

If a doctor prescribes a medication to a pregnant mother that increases the chances of her child having a birth defect, they could be guilty for medical malpractice. They have a duty to be aware of the medications that can affect the development of the fetus and to not prescribe drugs that are harmful to the fetus.

Teratogens are prescription medications which increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include anti-seizure medications such as Dilantin and Tegretol. The FDA has issued warnings against the use of these medicines in pregnancy. These medications may increase the risk of developing Cleft lips, cleft palates and heart, lung and other brain disorders. They can also cause miscarriage for women who are pregnant, or nursing. Parents may be able to sue doctors, drug companies and pharmacists for failing warn of the dangers.

Toxic Chemicals

If a child is born with a birth defect, the parents often wonder what was the cause. The truth is that several factors can cause birth defects, ranging from the effects of medications or exposure to toxic chemicals in utero.

According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) 1 out of 33 babies are born with a birth defect. These birth defects may be mild or severe and, in some cases, life-threatening. In the majority of cases birth defects are an unfortunate genetic defect that occurs without fault of the mother. Birth defects can be caused by environmental or chemical exposure during pregnancy. These chemicals are referred to as Teratogens and increase the risk of functional or structural abnormalities which are not reversible in offspring.

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

It's not common for companies to fail to inform their customers of the potential dangers of these chemicals. The lawyers from LK's birth defects can help families fight against big corporations that place profits before the health and safety their employees and children.

Environmental Exposure

The experience of having a child born with a birth defect can be incredibly distressing for parents since it will require medical treatment throughout the child's life. Depending on the severity the problem, certain birth defects can lead to lifelong mental and physical disabilities for the infant.

While some birth defects are unavoidable due to genetics, others are caused through exposure to chemicals or environmental factors during pregnancy. These could include prescription medications or toxic chemicals which could be ingested by mothers, or even from chemical substances that have contaminated the air or groundwater in a community.

Birth defect lawsuits are not restricted to medical malpractice. They may also be filed against individuals or businesses who are accountable for the injuries of the child. If a doctor prescribes a medication that increases your child's risk of birth defect, then they could be held accountable.

The same is true for companies or individuals who expose workers to dangerous chemicals and other substances. Numerous studies have proven that exposure to fungicides, pesticides in combination with lead, metals, and paints can increase the chance of having a child who has certain birth defects. In this regard, lawsuits have been filed against beauty salons, metal cleaning operations, semiconductor manufacturing facilities as well as paint factories due to their role in the development of serious birth defects in children. Development of a Web-based Integrated Birth Defects Surveillance System for 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.