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A Birth Defect Lawyer Can Help Your Family Achieve Justice

Birth defects can have a dramatic impact on your family. If a medical professional has committed error during your pregnancy and your child's condition was a result you should react quickly.

A lawyer who has experience can help you bring a claim against the responsible parties. In the meantime, you can begin collecting receipts, bills and credit card statements.

Causes of Birth Defects

The causes of birth defects aren't always known. Some are caused by genetic disorders, where genes aren't working properly or are completely absent (like Turner syndrome and Down syndrome). They are also caused by chromosomal problems, where one or several chromosomes are overloaded or too few cells.

These problems are usually diagnosed in utero through ultrasound or amniocentesis. A sample of amniotic liquid is taken and analyzed to determine genetic and chromosomal variations. In some instances, doctors will not discover the birth defect until a child has symptoms like an extra finger, cleft lips, or club feet.

In addition to chromosomal and genetic issues, birth defects can be caused by problems with the nervous system or brain, and musculoskeletal issues that affect joints, muscles and bones. They can be mild to severe, and impact how a person behaves or looks, as well as physical strength, ability to learn and mobility.

While some birth defects cannot be avoided, a few can. Couples with an inheritance history of certain disorders should think about genetic testing before trying to have a child. In addition avoidance of certain chemicals or drugs, infections, and other environmental triggers can reduce the risk of some birth defects. Medical malpractice or negligence in the care of a woman who is pregnant can cause birth defects, which is why it's important to talk to an attorney for birth defects if you believe a medical mistake may have caused your child's condition.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence lawsuits that involve birth defects are often complicated and require expert medical evidence. A skilled and empathetic medical malpractice lawyer can assist your family obtain justice and get the money you need to ensure that your child will lead a normal life.

To determine if you are in a medical malpractice case the attorney will begin by identifying the child's birth defect and connecting it to the medical professionals involved in the birth. They must also determine the date when the birth defect was discovered. This information is crucial because it will let you know how long you have before the statute of limitation expires to file your claim.

It is also crucial for your attorney to have access to your medical records as well as any other documents that you have that are related to the birth defect of your child, including bills, receipts and credit card payment receipts. This will enable your attorney to establish the extent of the injuries the child suffered and determine the amount of compensation you are entitled to.

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes that include genetic conditions chemical or medication or exposure to diseases and infections. However, the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical malpractice or other form of negligence. A medical malpractice claim is only valid if a doctor is negligent in their duty of care and this failure results in a birth injury.

Drugs

Birth defects are abnormalities that occur in a baby's body during the birth process or during pregnancy. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) explain that these birth defects can affect any body part and can be mild or even life-threatening.

Often, these issues are the result of genetics or mother's lifestyle. However, in other cases, medical negligence may be to blame for the child's condition. A Hyattsville birth defects lawyer can help parents identify the root of their child's condition and then take legal actions.

The use of drugs can cause serious birth defects in the foetus. These are known as teratogens. They encompass prescription drugs as well as street drugs. Thalidomide is an example. It was once a popular sleep aid and anti-nausea medication during pregnancy, but turned out to be one of the most devastating drug-related birth defects in the history of medicine. It caused physical and mental physical impairments as well as other physical impairments.

Doctors have a professional obligation to evaluate the dangers associated with certain drugs they prescribe to pregnant women. They are guilty of malpractice if they fail to consider this. Pharmaceutical companies and pharmacists have a responsibility to warn women of the risks involved in taking their products.

Toxic Exposure

Although many birth defects are the result of a genetic anomaly that could not be prevented, some of these are due to exposure to toxic chemicals while in utero. These chemicals may be present in the medications pregnant mothers are prescribed as well as in environmental contaminants at home or work or in harmful chemical agents at a workplace. These chemicals are known as teratogens and can cause severe birth defects, including spina Bifida, developmental delays and skeletal deformities as well as brain damage, muscular dystrophy and low birth weight deformities of the limbs and heart issues.

Certain toxic substances like arsenic or cadmium may be found in drinking water as well as soil. Lead is a frequent chemical that is found in paints for houses and art materials, plastics, and cosmetics. Other toxic substances include pharmaceuticals, such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) that have been found to increase the risk of birth defects.

A lawyer who specializes in birth defect law firms defect claims can assist parents in determining whether chemicals or drugs were the main cause of the birth injury suffered by their child. In these instances our lawyers can file a claim for product liability against a chemical or pharmaceutical manufacturer who has developed and manufactured dangerous chemicals or medications. Alternatively, we can make a claim against doctors who prescribe medications that are known to cause adverse side effects on pregnant women.