Undeniable Proof That You Need Birth Defect Attorneys

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Why It Is Important to Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

When you learn that your child was born with a birth defect what should have been an exciting time can quickly turn into a time of anxiety and uncertainty. It is important to contact an attorney for medical malpractice and birth defect lawyer right away.

You'll need to gather bills, receipts, credit card payments, and other evidence of your losses in order to get full settlement for your losses. We have represented family members in lawsuits against large electronic companies, agricultural pesticide producers and commercial growers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice or errors that occur during pregnancy can be the cause of numerous birth defects. Some of these issues are more severe than others however, they can be all devastating to the child and loved ones. A medical malpractice attorney will help determine if the doctor's error that caused the injury or defect.

Certain birth defects can be able to be detected by screening tests performed by doctors during pregnancy. These tests can be carried out and interpret correctly to inform parents about the possibility that their child might have a birth defect. This information will allow them to decide if they want to end the pregnancy or prepare for the birth and treatment of the child. Medical malpractice can be a problem when a doctor fails to interpret or conduct these tests, or failing to inform parents of the results.

Medical treatments for birth defect are typically expensive. These treatments include procedures, specialists, medications, physical and speech therapies as well as assistive equipment. A lawsuit for wrongful birth could help alleviate the cost of these expenses. This will enable families to provide the medical care their child requires. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be complex and time-sensitive. It's therefore important to get a skilled attorney early enough.

Prescription Drugs

Despite recent medical advances and the latest technology birth problems and injuries are possible. Birth defects of a mild or severe nature and injuries are often lifelong medical attention. In some instances, they may even cause death. A Boston lawyer for dangerous drugs can help parents recover compensation to cover medical expenses now and in the future, such as hospitalizations, doctor's visits, rehabilitation services, assistive equipment, and more.

A physician could be committing medical negligence if they prescribe a medication for a pregnant woman that increases the risk of her child being born with a birth defect. They must know which medications can negatively affect the growth of the fetus and to not prescribe harmful drugs to the baby's fetus.

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

Toxic Chemicals

When a baby is born with a birth defect, the parents often wonder what caused it. The truth is, several factors can lead to birth defects, ranging from side effects of medication to exposure to toxic chemicals in utero.

According to the Centers for Disease Control, 1 in 33 babies are born with a birth defect. These problems may be mild or severe and can be life-threatening. The majority of the time, a birth defect is a result of genetic abnormalities. However, a large percentage of birth problems are the result exposure to chemicals or environmental elements that takes place in the womb. These are known as teratogens and they increase the chance of developing functional or structural defects that are not reverseable in offspring.

There are a myriad of industrial chemicals that have been linked to birth defects and other reproductive harms and many people around the country are exposed to them every day. From semiconductor and technology factories with clean rooms to pesticides in nurseries and farms and even automobile, plastics and paint manufacturing plants, the list of potentially harmful chemicals is long.

Most of the time, corporations that produce these chemicals do not properly test them for their potential human-related effects, and it's not unusual for them to not include adequate warnings on their products or services. The birth defect lawyers at LK can assist families fight large corporations that put profit before the safety and health of their employees and children.

Environmental Exposure

Parents may be very upset by a child's birth defect, as they will need to provide medical care throughout the existence of their infant. Depending on the severity of the issue, some birth defects can lead to lifelong physical and mental impairments for the baby.

While some birth defects are unavoidable because of genetics, others are caused due to exposure to chemicals or the environment during pregnancy. These include prescription drugs, toxic chemicals that the mother might ingest, or chemicals that have been contaminated by groundwater or air.

Birth defect lawsuits aren't restricted to medical malpractice. They are also filed against individuals or companies who are responsible for the injuries of the child. If a doctor prescribes a medication that increases your child's likelihood of developing a birth defect then they could be held responsible.

The same goes for business owners or individuals who expose workers to dangerous chemicals and other substances. Numerous studies have revealed that exposure to pesticides, fungicides or lead, as well metals and paints can increase the chance of having a child who has certain birth defects. Because of this, lawsuits have been filed against beauty salons and metal cleaning facilities, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and paint factories for their involvement 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.

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