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Birth Defect Settlement - How a Lawyer Can Help Families Get the Money They Need
A skilled lawyer who is knowledgeable about birth defects can help families to get the money they need. Lawyers can create an appeal package for the malpractice insurance company collect evidence, and then hire experts, among other things.
A child born with an extremely serious birth defect can be stressful and costly. A top-rated law firm, like Normandie Law Firm, can analyze your case and determine its estimated value.
Medications
Medications and drugs used by pregnant women, as well as certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in chromosomes and genes, and these changes are often passed down through families. Other birth problems are caused by specific behaviours or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs are just a few examples.
Certain birth defects can be recognized before an infant is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Others are only identified at birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect the way a baby's heart functions) or balance and gait problems such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, either through surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices like hearing aids, or wheelchairs.
During pregnancy it is essential that expectant mothers talk to their medical providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well dietary or herbal supplements. It is crucial for pregnant women to be aware of the negative effects chemicals and toxins can cause on their bodies. People who are exposed to harmful substances during the initial stages of pregnancy can expose their children to a greater risk of certain birth defects, such as spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defect attorneys at LK have represented parents and children in cases involving toxic chemical exposure as well as cases brought because of complications from medical treatment.
Misdiagnosis
A birth defect can impact every part of the body and can significantly affect appearance or function. Certain birth defects are more apparent than other, but can still be life-altering. Most parents learn about the presence of a birth defect within the first year after birth or even several years later.
Depending on the severity of the problem, it may require immediate medical attention or surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve functioning. A failure to identify the issue could be a serious issue. A medical malpractice lawyer who has expertise in handling cases of medical malpractice can help you determine the value of your claim.
A successful medical negligence claim will reimburse you and your family for your losses. A birth defect lawyer with experience can guide you through the legal process and concentrate on the future of your family.
Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner of the firm, settled this wrong prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of a mother and her infant. Routine blood tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis showed that the Mother was diagnosed with beta thalassemia. She should have been referred to for further examination by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and misinterpreted the measurements of nuchal translucency from the ultrasound, and denied the mother the knowledge that she had a child susceptible to Down syndrome and a heart condition.
Parents want their children to be happy and healthy. Your child and the family members of your child are entitled to justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the risk of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures are often the cause of a birth defect. These birth defects can be caused by physical and chemical substances found in air, food and water. These chemicals are referred to as Teratogens. They can affect a pregnant fetus.
For example, if you work in an industry in which there is a greater chance of having a birth defect such as metal working, smelting, paint manufacturing or pesticide spraying, then you may be able to file a high-exposure claim. These cases are usually 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 2014 study by ATSDR discovered that in the utero period PCE contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects such as spina bifida, or anencephaly. The study also found a link between drinking water consumption to childhood cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.
Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have been harmed by toxic exposures at workplace or at home. Our team of lawyers will assess your case for you at no cost and advise you on the potential value of your claim. We will work with experts, including toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists and embryologists, occupational medicine doctors and geneticists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child is suffering from any birth defect that causes birth defects, they may need to undergo life-long medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents can file a complaint in civil court against the the person responsible for their child's condition to cover these costs. However the process can be complicated and must be filed within a strict time period. A New York birth defect attorneys injury attorney can assist families in navigating the options available and make a successful claim for damages.
Birth defects such as Down syndrome, spina-bifida, and cystic-fibrosis can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of living. If a doctor is unable to detect these conditions or fails to inform the patient about their risk, they may be held liable for negligence.
Medical malpractice can occur at any time during pregnancy or the birthing process. A doctor can commit medical malpractice for failing or misdiagnosing a condition, or by breaching the standard care in other ways.
Medical negligence is more frequent than we'd like. Contact us today toll-free for an initial consultation for free if your child was born with a medical condition which could have been caused due to negligence or malpractice. Our lawyers will evaluate your case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll take care of the legal paperwork, arrange your evidence and negotiate with insurance companies, and recruit experts to testify on your behalf in support of your claim.
A skilled lawyer who is knowledgeable about birth defects can help families to get the money they need. Lawyers can create an appeal package for the malpractice insurance company collect evidence, and then hire experts, among other things.
A child born with an extremely serious birth defect can be stressful and costly. A top-rated law firm, like Normandie Law Firm, can analyze your case and determine its estimated value.
Medications
Medications and drugs used by pregnant women, as well as certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in chromosomes and genes, and these changes are often passed down through families. Other birth problems are caused by specific behaviours or exposure to chemicals while pregnant. Smoking, drinking alcohol, and using illegal drugs are just a few examples.
Certain birth defects can be recognized before an infant is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Others are only identified at birth, such as congenital heart defects (which affect the way a baby's heart functions) or balance and gait problems such as cerebral palsy. Many birth defects can be treated, either through surgery or medicine. Some might require assistive devices like hearing aids, or wheelchairs.
During pregnancy it is essential that expectant mothers talk to their medical providers regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medications, as well dietary or herbal supplements. It is crucial for pregnant women to be aware of the negative effects chemicals and toxins can cause on their bodies. People who are exposed to harmful substances during the initial stages of pregnancy can expose their children to a greater risk of certain birth defects, such as spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defect attorneys at LK have represented parents and children in cases involving toxic chemical exposure as well as cases brought because of complications from medical treatment.
Misdiagnosis
A birth defect can impact every part of the body and can significantly affect appearance or function. Certain birth defects are more apparent than other, but can still be life-altering. Most parents learn about the presence of a birth defect within the first year after birth or even several years later.
Depending on the severity of the problem, it may require immediate medical attention or surgery to alleviate symptoms and improve functioning. A failure to identify the issue could be a serious issue. A medical malpractice lawyer who has expertise in handling cases of medical malpractice can help you determine the value of your claim.
A successful medical negligence claim will reimburse you and your family for your losses. A birth defect lawyer with experience can guide you through the legal process and concentrate on the future of your family.
Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner of the firm, settled this wrong prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of a mother and her infant. Routine blood tests, including hemoglobin electrophoresis showed that the Mother was diagnosed with beta thalassemia. She should have been referred to for further examination by a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Instead, her obstetricians misunderstood and misinterpreted the measurements of nuchal translucency from the ultrasound, and denied the mother the knowledge that she had a child susceptible to Down syndrome and a heart condition.
Parents want their children to be happy and healthy. Your child and the family members of your child are entitled to justice if a doctor's carelessness or negligence increases the risk of injury.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposures are often the cause of a birth defect. These birth defects can be caused by physical and chemical substances found in air, food and water. These chemicals are referred to as Teratogens. They can affect a pregnant fetus.
For example, if you work in an industry in which there is a greater chance of having a birth defect such as metal working, smelting, paint manufacturing or pesticide spraying, then you may be able to file a high-exposure claim. These cases are usually 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 2014 study by ATSDR discovered that in the utero period PCE contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune is associated with neural tube defects such as spina bifida, or anencephaly. The study also found a link between drinking water consumption to childhood cancers, including non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and Leukemia.
Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who have been harmed by toxic exposures at workplace or at home. Our team of lawyers will assess your case for you at no cost and advise you on the potential value of your claim. We will work with experts, including toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists and embryologists, occupational medicine doctors and geneticists.
Medical Malpractice
If your child is suffering from any birth defect that causes birth defects, they may need to undergo life-long medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents can file a complaint in civil court against the the person responsible for their child's condition to cover these costs. However the process can be complicated and must be filed within a strict time period. A New York birth defect attorneys injury attorney can assist families in navigating the options available and make a successful claim for damages.
Birth defects such as Down syndrome, spina-bifida, and cystic-fibrosis can have a significant impact on an individual's quality of living. If a doctor is unable to detect these conditions or fails to inform the patient about their risk, they may be held liable for negligence.
Medical malpractice can occur at any time during pregnancy or the birthing process. A doctor can commit medical malpractice for failing or misdiagnosing a condition, or by breaching the standard care in other ways.
Medical negligence is more frequent than we'd like. Contact us today toll-free for an initial consultation for free if your child was born with a medical condition which could have been caused due to negligence or malpractice. Our lawyers will evaluate your case and estimate the value of your claim. We'll take care of the legal paperwork, arrange your evidence and negotiate with insurance companies, and recruit experts to testify on your behalf in support of your claim.