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A Birth Defect Lawyer Can Help Your Family Achieve Justice

A birth defect for a child could drastically alter the life of your family. You must act swiftly when a medical professional committed a mistake during your pregnancy, which resulted in your child's illness.

A birth injury lawyer with experience can help you bring an action against the responsible parties. In the meantime, begin collecting receipts, bills and credit card statements.

The causes of birth defects

The exact causes of birth defects aren't always obvious. However, some are due to genetic problems, where genes aren't functioning properly or are completely absent (like Turner syndrome and Down syndrome). They are also caused by chromosomal disorders, where one or several chromosomes are overloaded or there are not enough cells.

These kinds of issues are usually diagnosed in utero using ultrasound or amniocentesis. In both cases, amniotic fluid samples is taken and examined for chromosomal changes and genetic anomalies. In some instances, however, doctors won't find the birth defect until the baby is born or displays symptoms, like having an extra finger, cleft lip or club foot.

Birth defects can be caused by issues in the nervous system, brain or the musculoskeletal system. These issues affect joints, muscles and bones. They can be mild to severe, and affect how a person is perceived or performs their duties, including physical strength, ability to learn and mobility.

While some birth defects can't be prevented, some can be prevented. Couples who have a history of certain inherited disorders should consider a screening for genetics prior to trying for the birth of a child. Avoiding exposure to certain chemicals and medications, as well as infections and other environmental factors, can also reduce the chance of developing birth defects. Medical mistakes and negligence in the treatment of pregnant women could cause birth defects. It is important to speak with a birth defect attorney in the event that you suspect that a medical error may have caused the condition of your child.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects cases involving medical negligence can be a bit complicated and require expert testimony. A medical malpractice lawyer who is compassionate and experienced will help you and your family obtain the money you need to ensure your child's normal life.

To determine if you have a medical malpractice claim the attorney will begin by carefully identifying your child's birth defect and connecting it to the medical professionals involved in the delivery. Your attorney should also be aware of the date the date that the birth defect of your child was discovered. This is essential because it will let you know how long you have before the statute of limitation expires and you can file your claim.

It is also important for your attorney to have access to your medical records as well as any other documents you might possess that are connected to your child's birth defect, including bills, receipts and credit card statements. This evidence will assist your attorney in proving the extent of your child's injuries and determine the type of compensation you are entitled to.

Birth defects can occur in many ways, such as medical conditions or genetics exposure to illnesses and infections, or exposure to drugs or chemicals. The vast majority of birth defects are not the result of medical malpractice or negligence. A medical malpractice claim is only valid if a physician is negligent in their duty of care and this failure results in a birth injury.

Drugs

Birth defects are abnormalities that can develop in a child's body when it is born or during pregnancy. The Centers for Disease Control explains that these conditions can affect any part of the body of the baby and can vary from mild to life danger.

These conditions are often the result of the mother's lifestyle or genetics. In some instances medical malpractice can be the cause of the child's condition. A Hyattsville birth defects lawyer can help parents identify the root of their child's condition, and take legal actions.

Drugs can cause serious birth defects. These substances, referred to as teratogens, encompass both prescription drugs and illicit street drugs. Thalidomide is one example. It was once a widely used sleep aid and pregnancy anti-nausea medication but ended up being one of the most devastating birth defects linked to drugs in the history of medicine. It caused limb defects, mental and physical impairments and other physical impairments.

Doctors are required to take into account the potential risks associated with certain drugs when prescribing them to pregnant women. They are guilty of malpractice if they fail to do so. Pharmaceutical companies and pharmacists have an obligation to warn women of the potential risk involved in taking their products.

Toxic Exposure

Although many birth defects are the result of an unfortunate genetic disorder that could not be prevented, a few of them result from exposure to toxic chemicals while in utero. These substances may be present in the medications pregnant mothers take or in environmental pollutants at home or work or in toxic chemical agents at a workplace. These chemicals are known as teratogens. They are known to can cause severe birth defects including spina bifida, developmental delays as well as skeletal deformities, brain damage, muscular dystrophy and low birth weight deformities of the limbs, and heart problems.

Certain toxins, such as arsenic, cadmium, and arsenic can be present in drinking water and soil. Lead is a frequent contaminant that can be found in house paint, art supplies, plastics, cosmetics, and many other products. Other toxic substances include pharmaceuticals such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), that have been shown to cause birth defects.

A lawyer who is specialized in birth defect claims can help parents determine if a drug or chemical was the cause for their child's birth injury. In these cases, our lawyers can bring a product-liability claim against the drug or chemical manufacturer that developed and manufactured the dangerous medication. Or, we could file a lawsuit against doctors who prescribe medications that are recognized to have negative side effects on pregnant women.