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 require. These lawyers can put together an appeal package for the malpractice insurance company collect evidence, and then hire experts, among other things.

Being a parent of a child with severe birth defects is stressful and expensive. Normandie Law Firm is a top-rated firm that will evaluate your case to determine its value.

Medicines

The use of drugs and medications by pregnant women, along with certain environmental factors can increase the risk of birth defects. Certain birth defects are caused by mutations in chromosomes and genes, and these mutations often run through families. Some other birth defects are caused by specific actions and exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. This includes drinking alcohol, smoking cigarettes and using illegal drugs.

Certain birth defects can be recognized before an infant is born for example, cleft lips and palate or spina bifida. Other birth defects are only discovered upon birth, for instance congenital heart defects (which affect how a baby's heart works) or gait and balance problems like cerebral palsy. Many birth defects are treatable, either by surgery or through medicine. Some might require assistive devices like hearing aids, or wheelchairs.

During pregnancy, it's crucial that mothers-to-be talk to their medical professionals regarding any medication they are taking. This includes prescriptions, over-the-counter and herbal medications. It's also important that pregnant women are aware of the consequences of chemicals and toxins in their surroundings. People who are exposed to harmful substances during the early stages of pregnancy may expose their children to a greater risk of certain birth defects, such as spinal muscular atrophy and fetal alcohol syndrome. The experienced birth defects attorneys at LK have successfully represented children and parents in lawsuits that involve exposure to toxic chemicals and cases filed because of complications with medical treatments.

Incorrect diagnosis

Birth defects can affect any part of the human body and may have an impact on its appearance or function. Certain birth defects are more apparent than others however, they can be just as grave and life-threatening. Most often, parents learn about the existence of birth defects within the first year following birth, or perhaps a few years later.

Depending on the degree of the defect it may require immediate medical intervention or surgery to reduce symptoms and improve performance. In the event of a delay in diagnosis, it could result in serious consequences. An experienced attorney for medical malpractice can help determine the value of your case.

A successful medical malpractice claim will compensate your family and you for your losses. A knowledgeable lawyer for birth defects can assist you through the legal process so that you can concentrate on the future of your family.

Dennis Donnelly, a senior partner of the firm, settled this wrong prenatal diagnosis case on behalf of the mother and her child. A routine blood test, including hemoglobin electrophoresis proved that the Mother was infected with beta thalassemia and should have been referred to a maternal fetal medicine specialist to further evaluate. Instead, her obstetricians wrongly interpreted the nuchal translucency measurements from the ultrasound, and denied the mother the knowledge that she was carrying a child who was at risk for Down syndrome and an heart condition.

Parents want their children to be healthy and happy. Your child and family deserve justice if a doctor's negligence or carelessness increases the chance of injury.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposures are often the cause of birth defects. These birth defects can be caused by physical or chemical substances found in air, food and water. These substances, also referred to as teratogens, may affect a foetus.

For instance, if you work in an area that has a higher risk of birth defects such as metal working, smelting, paint manufacturing or pesticide spraying, you could be eligible for a high exposure claim. These kinds of cases are typically filed as birth defect lawsuits.

If you were exposed to contaminated drinking water at Camp Lejeune while pregnant then you could be qualified to receive an settlement. This is due to a study conducted in 2014 by ATSDR confirmed the fact that in utero exposure to the PCE contamination of the water at Camp Lejeune was associated with neural tube birth defects like spina bifida and anencephaly. The study also found a link between drinking water and childhood cancers such as non-Hodgkin's lupus and Leukemia.

Our team has a proven track record of obtaining compensation for those who suffered from toxic exposures at work or at home. Our team of lawyers will evaluate your case at no cost and help you determine the potential worth of your claim. We will work with experts, including toxicologists and epidemiologists, geneticists embryologists, occupational medicine doctors, and geneticists.

Medical Malpractice

If your child is suffering from an abnormal birth defect that causes birth defects, they may require a lifetime of medical treatment. This can be very costly. Parents can file a civil action against the responsible party for their child's health condition to pay for this care. However these claims can be complicated and have to be filed within a specific timeframe. A seasoned New York birth injury lawyer can help families navigate their options and ultimately file claims for damages.

Birth defects such as Down syndrome spina Bifida, spina bifida and cystic-fibrosis have a significant impact on a person's overall quality of life. A doctor can be held responsible for negligence if they fail recognize these conditions or do not inform the patient about the risks.

Medical malpractice can happen at any time during pregnancy or birth. A physician can commit medical malpractice by failing or misdiagnosing a medical condition, or by breaching the standard medical procedure in other ways.

Medical negligence is more widespread than we'd like. Contact us today for a an appointment for a no-cost consultation if your baby was born with a medical condition that could have been caused by negligence or other malpractice. Our lawyers will review your case and determine the approximate value of your claim. We'll handle the legal paperwork, organize your evidence, negotiate with insurance companies, and recruit experts to testify on your behalf in support of your claim.