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Why It Is Important to Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer
Learning that your child has a birth defect can turn what was supposed to be an exciting experience to an anxious and uncertain one. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer and a birth defect lawyer as soon as is possible.
To get the full amount of compensation you deserve, you will have to pay all your receipts, bills, and credit card payments. We have successfully represented families in court cases against big electronics firms as well as agricultural pesticide producers and commercial growers.
Medical Malpractice
Many birth defects are the result of medical mistakes or malpractice that occurred during the pregnancy. Some of these issues are more severe than others, but any birth defect or injury can be devastating for the baby and their loved ones. A medical malpractice attorney can determine if the doctor's error which led to the defect or injury.
Doctors can spot some birth defects by performing screening tests during pregnancy. When these tests are performed and correctly, parents will be aware of the likelihood that their child could have birth defect. This information can help them decide if they want to end the pregnancy or prepare for the birth and treatment of the child. If the doctor does not take or interpret the results of these tests or fails to notify the parents of the results, this can be deemed medical malpractice.
Medical treatments for birth defects can be costly. They can involve procedures, specialists, medications, physical and speech therapy, as well as assistive devices. The compensation a wrongful birth lawsuit can help ease the financial burden caused by these expenses making it easier for families to receive the help their child requires. Medical malpractice lawsuits are extremely complex and time-sensitive, therefore it's important to hire an experienced attorney as quickly as possible.
Prescription Drugs
Despite recent advances in medicine and the latest technology, birth defects and injuries are still possible. Birth defects that are serious or moderate and injuries often require lifelong medical care. In some instances they may even cause death. A Boston dangerous drugs lawyer can assist parents in obtaining compensation to cover their child's medical expenses in the near and in the future, including hospitalizations, doctor's appointments rehabilitation services, assistive equipment, and more.
A doctor could be guilty of medical negligence if they prescribe a medication to a woman who is pregnant that increases the risk of her child being born with a birth defect. They have a duty to be aware of the medications that could negatively affect fetal growth and to avoid prescribing harmful medications to the fetus.
Teratogens are prescription drugs that can increase the chance of a birth defect. They include anti-seizure medicines like Dilantin, Lamictal, Tegretol and Topamax. The FDA has issued warnings regarding the use of these drugs in pregnancy. These medications can increase the risk of developing Cleft palates, cleft lips and heart, lung and other brain disorders. These medications can also cause miscarriage in women who are pregnant, or nursing. Parents can sue doctors, manufacturers of the medications and the pharmacists who prescribed the medications for failing to warn them of the risks.
Toxic Chemicals
When a baby is born with a birth defect the parents often wonder what the cause is. The truth is that several factors can trigger the birth defect, ranging from the effects of medications or exposure to toxic chemicals in utero.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect. These conditions can range from minor to serious and even life-threatening. In the majority of cases, a birth defect is an unfortunate genetic defect that occurs at no fault of the mother. However, a large percentage of birth defects are the result of exposure to chemicals or environmental factors which occurs in the womb. These chemicals are known as teratogens and increase the risk of irreversible functional or structural defects in offspring.
Many Americans are exposed to industrial chemicals every day. From semiconductor factories and technology with clean rooms, to pesticides on farms and nurseries, and automobile, plastics and paint manufacturing plants the list of harmful chemicals is a long one.
A lot of the time, companies that make these chemicals don't properly test them for potential effects on humans, and it's not uncommon for them to not include adequate warnings in their products or services. The birth defect lawyers at LK can help families fight back against large corporations that put profits before the health and safety of their workers and their children.
Environmental Exposure
A child born with an anomaly in the birth process is extremely difficult for parents as they will require medical attention throughout the child's life. Depending on the severity of the condition, some birth defects can lead to lifelong physical and mental disabilities for the baby.
While some birth defects are unavoidable due to genetics, many others are caused due to exposure to chemicals or the environment during pregnancy. These include prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which could be ingested by mothers, or even from chemicals that have caused contamination of the groundwater or air in the community.
Apart from medical malpractice, birth defect lawsuits can also be filed against companies or individuals who are responsible for the child's injury. If a doctor prescribes a medication that increases your child's risk of developing a birth defect, then they could be held responsible.
This is also the case for those who expose their employees to harmful chemicals and substances. Many studies have shown that exposure to fungicides, pesticides, lead, metals and paints can increase the likelihood of having a child who has certain birth defects. In order to solve this issue the courts have filed lawsuits against beauty salons and cleaning operations, as well semiconductor manufacturing facilities and painting factories. The development of a Web-based integrated Birth Defects Surveillance System in New York State. Wang, Y., Tao, Z., Steen, P.M., Cross, P.K., Druschel, C.M. Hwang, S.-A. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 14(6): E1-E10. 2008.
Learning that your child has a birth defect can turn what was supposed to be an exciting experience to an anxious and uncertain one. Contact a medical malpractice lawyer and a birth defect lawyer as soon as is possible.
To get the full amount of compensation you deserve, you will have to pay all your receipts, bills, and credit card payments. We have successfully represented families in court cases against big electronics firms as well as agricultural pesticide producers and commercial growers.
Medical Malpractice
Many birth defects are the result of medical mistakes or malpractice that occurred during the pregnancy. Some of these issues are more severe than others, but any birth defect or injury can be devastating for the baby and their loved ones. A medical malpractice attorney can determine if the doctor's error which led to the defect or injury.
Doctors can spot some birth defects by performing screening tests during pregnancy. When these tests are performed and correctly, parents will be aware of the likelihood that their child could have birth defect. This information can help them decide if they want to end the pregnancy or prepare for the birth and treatment of the child. If the doctor does not take or interpret the results of these tests or fails to notify the parents of the results, this can be deemed medical malpractice.
Medical treatments for birth defects can be costly. They can involve procedures, specialists, medications, physical and speech therapy, as well as assistive devices. The compensation a wrongful birth lawsuit can help ease the financial burden caused by these expenses making it easier for families to receive the help their child requires. Medical malpractice lawsuits are extremely complex and time-sensitive, therefore it's important to hire an experienced attorney as quickly as possible.
Prescription Drugs
Despite recent advances in medicine and the latest technology, birth defects and injuries are still possible. Birth defects that are serious or moderate and injuries often require lifelong medical care. In some instances they may even cause death. A Boston dangerous drugs lawyer can assist parents in obtaining compensation to cover their child's medical expenses in the near and in the future, including hospitalizations, doctor's appointments rehabilitation services, assistive equipment, and more.
A doctor could be guilty of medical negligence if they prescribe a medication to a woman who is pregnant that increases the risk of her child being born with a birth defect. They have a duty to be aware of the medications that could negatively affect fetal growth and to avoid prescribing harmful medications to the fetus.
Teratogens are prescription drugs that can increase the chance of a birth defect. They include anti-seizure medicines like Dilantin, Lamictal, Tegretol and Topamax. The FDA has issued warnings regarding the use of these drugs in pregnancy. These medications can increase the risk of developing Cleft palates, cleft lips and heart, lung and other brain disorders. These medications can also cause miscarriage in women who are pregnant, or nursing. Parents can sue doctors, manufacturers of the medications and the pharmacists who prescribed the medications for failing to warn them of the risks.
Toxic Chemicals
When a baby is born with a birth defect the parents often wonder what the cause is. The truth is that several factors can trigger the birth defect, ranging from the effects of medications or exposure to toxic chemicals in utero.
According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect. These conditions can range from minor to serious and even life-threatening. In the majority of cases, a birth defect is an unfortunate genetic defect that occurs at no fault of the mother. However, a large percentage of birth defects are the result of exposure to chemicals or environmental factors which occurs in the womb. These chemicals are known as teratogens and increase the risk of irreversible functional or structural defects in offspring.
Many Americans are exposed to industrial chemicals every day. From semiconductor factories and technology with clean rooms, to pesticides on farms and nurseries, and automobile, plastics and paint manufacturing plants the list of harmful chemicals is a long one.
A lot of the time, companies that make these chemicals don't properly test them for potential effects on humans, and it's not uncommon for them to not include adequate warnings in their products or services. The birth defect lawyers at LK can help families fight back against large corporations that put profits before the health and safety of their workers and their children.
Environmental Exposure
A child born with an anomaly in the birth process is extremely difficult for parents as they will require medical attention throughout the child's life. Depending on the severity of the condition, some birth defects can lead to lifelong physical and mental disabilities for the baby.
While some birth defects are unavoidable due to genetics, many others are caused due to exposure to chemicals or the environment during pregnancy. These include prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which could be ingested by mothers, or even from chemicals that have caused contamination of the groundwater or air in the community.
Apart from medical malpractice, birth defect lawsuits can also be filed against companies or individuals who are responsible for the child's injury. If a doctor prescribes a medication that increases your child's risk of developing a birth defect, then they could be held responsible.
This is also the case for those who expose their employees to harmful chemicals and substances. Many studies have shown that exposure to fungicides, pesticides, lead, metals and paints can increase the likelihood of having a child who has certain birth defects. In order to solve this issue the courts have filed lawsuits against beauty salons and cleaning operations, as well semiconductor manufacturing facilities and painting factories. The development of a Web-based integrated Birth Defects Surveillance System in New York State. Wang, Y., Tao, Z., Steen, P.M., Cross, P.K., Druschel, C.M. Hwang, S.-A. Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 14(6): E1-E10. 2008.