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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer
If your child was born with a birth defect this can have a devastating effect on your family and you. The cost of therapy, medical bills and other expenses can quickly accumulate.
A Hyattsville lawyer that specializes in birth defects can help you seek reimbursement for the expenses of caring for your disabled children. A legal claim for birth defect lawsuit defects can be complicated, which is why you should consult with a legal professional as soon as possible.
Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals must follow a standard when treating pregnant women or their infants. If a doctor's actions fall below this standard and cause birth defects or injuries and/or death, they may be held liable for the damages sustained by their patient. A DC lawyer who is experienced in lawsuits involving birth defects can help you determine whether your child's illness could have been caused by an error in medical care during pregnancy or the birth.
A doctor could also be held liable for birth injuries if they fail diagnose fetal distress or do not respond appropriately. This could lead to a variety of serious issues, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and brain injuries like cerebral palsy.
The distinction between birth defects and birth injury is that defects are part of a person's genetic make-up and injuries are caused due to something happening during labor, pregnancy or the birth. Injuries can be caused by Erb's palsy, where the nerves controlling the infant's limbs and arms are stretched or torn. Another injury is called caput succedaneum. It's swelling of the scalp. Both can result in permanent disability and ongoing treatment can cost a significant amount of money. A Washington, DC lawyer who specializes in birth defects can provide a free consultation to analyze your case and decide on the best course for you and your baby.
Prescription Drugs
An attorney for birth defects may be able to help parents determine the root of a child's birth injury. While many birth defects are due to the genetics of the pregnancy of a mother, they can also occur due to medications. A number of commonly used medications can have a negative impact on the fetuses. This is especially applicable in the early months of pregnancy. Anti-nausea medicines, NSAIDs and chemotherapy drugs are among the most frequently used. These medications have been proven to increase the risk of limb and brain defects, heart defects and craniosynostois.
A doctor's responsibility is to take into account these risks when prescribing medication for women who are pregnant. If doctors fail to adhere to this standard of care, they may be liable for medical malpractice. Pharmaceutical companies can be held liable as well for failing to adequately warn mothers of the risks associated with their drugs. Zofran is a drug used to treat nausea among cancer patients, was found to increase the risk of major defects in first-trimester pregnancies.
An attorney for birth defects can assist a family to obtain compensation for medical expenses, loss of income and the quality of life. This could include hospital costs as well as doctor's fees, pharmaceutical costs, and other expenses, as well as assistive devices and therapy.
Chemical Exposure
A birth defect lawyer can bring an action on behalf of families of children who suffer from congenital disabilities resulting from the negligence of companies that expose pregnant women to chemicals or drugs that cause birth defects. These lawyers are specially-trained to determine the reason for the birth defects so that they can bring a lawsuit against companies that expose pregnant women to teratogens either at work or in their home.
Some of the exposures to chemicals that lead to birth defects include the fungicides, metals, herbicides and other pesticides. These chemicals are called Teratogens since they interfere with the healthy development of the fetus through creating chemical changes that hinder normal cell function or cause malformed organs. These chemicals are used in many different settings, including the manufacturing of semiconductors, metal cleaning and paint production.
Other hazardous chemicals that could cause birth defects include aliphatic cyaninated hydrocarbons such as perchloroethylene (trichloroethylene), trichloroethylene ( dichloroethane. These chemicals have been proven to cause cardiac birth defects in babies born to mothers exposed during their time in the womb.
Parents have filed suit against a number of companies who were responsible for exposing the families of soldiers at Camp Lejeune to these harmful chemicals. Some of the birth defect lawyers have won significant settlements on behalf of families whose children were born with severe birth defects because of exposure to toxic chemicals at the base.
Environmental Exposure
Some birth defects can be caused by a combination of medical negligence and environmental factors or chemicals. If a family suspects a child's birth defects may be the result of medical negligence, prescription drug overdose, or exposure to harmful chemical and/or environmental factors, they should talk to an DC birth injury attorney to discuss their case.
Chemicals and other contaminants in the environment can cause serious birth defects when they are inhaled or taken in by pregnant women. These substances are known as Teratogens. More than 4 million chemicals can be found in our air, food and water. Certain of these chemicals can be dangerous to pregnant women.
For instance, arsenic from drinking water and cadmium from coal that is contaminated may cause various birth defects, as well as other health issues. Industrial solvents such as benzene toluene and trichloroethylene (a metal degreaser) are also associated with certain birth defects. Glycol-ethers can increase the risk of birth defects in women. These chemicals are used to make semiconductors display panels, silicon chip displays, and video displays.
LK's skilled birth defect attorneys have brought many lawsuits on behalf of children who suffer from a range of birth defects resulting from unintentional exposure to toxic chemicals and chemicals at workplaces or in their homes. These lawsuits involve complex scientific analyses and expert witnesses like toxicologists and epidemiologists.
If your child was born with a birth defect this can have a devastating effect on your family and you. The cost of therapy, medical bills and other expenses can quickly accumulate.
A Hyattsville lawyer that specializes in birth defects can help you seek reimbursement for the expenses of caring for your disabled children. A legal claim for birth defect lawsuit defects can be complicated, which is why you should consult with a legal professional as soon as possible.
Medical Malpractice
Medical professionals must follow a standard when treating pregnant women or their infants. If a doctor's actions fall below this standard and cause birth defects or injuries and/or death, they may be held liable for the damages sustained by their patient. A DC lawyer who is experienced in lawsuits involving birth defects can help you determine whether your child's illness could have been caused by an error in medical care during pregnancy or the birth.
A doctor could also be held liable for birth injuries if they fail diagnose fetal distress or do not respond appropriately. This could lead to a variety of serious issues, such as hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and brain injuries like cerebral palsy.
The distinction between birth defects and birth injury is that defects are part of a person's genetic make-up and injuries are caused due to something happening during labor, pregnancy or the birth. Injuries can be caused by Erb's palsy, where the nerves controlling the infant's limbs and arms are stretched or torn. Another injury is called caput succedaneum. It's swelling of the scalp. Both can result in permanent disability and ongoing treatment can cost a significant amount of money. A Washington, DC lawyer who specializes in birth defects can provide a free consultation to analyze your case and decide on the best course for you and your baby.
Prescription Drugs
An attorney for birth defects may be able to help parents determine the root of a child's birth injury. While many birth defects are due to the genetics of the pregnancy of a mother, they can also occur due to medications. A number of commonly used medications can have a negative impact on the fetuses. This is especially applicable in the early months of pregnancy. Anti-nausea medicines, NSAIDs and chemotherapy drugs are among the most frequently used. These medications have been proven to increase the risk of limb and brain defects, heart defects and craniosynostois.
A doctor's responsibility is to take into account these risks when prescribing medication for women who are pregnant. If doctors fail to adhere to this standard of care, they may be liable for medical malpractice. Pharmaceutical companies can be held liable as well for failing to adequately warn mothers of the risks associated with their drugs. Zofran is a drug used to treat nausea among cancer patients, was found to increase the risk of major defects in first-trimester pregnancies.
An attorney for birth defects can assist a family to obtain compensation for medical expenses, loss of income and the quality of life. This could include hospital costs as well as doctor's fees, pharmaceutical costs, and other expenses, as well as assistive devices and therapy.
Chemical Exposure
A birth defect lawyer can bring an action on behalf of families of children who suffer from congenital disabilities resulting from the negligence of companies that expose pregnant women to chemicals or drugs that cause birth defects. These lawyers are specially-trained to determine the reason for the birth defects so that they can bring a lawsuit against companies that expose pregnant women to teratogens either at work or in their home.
Some of the exposures to chemicals that lead to birth defects include the fungicides, metals, herbicides and other pesticides. These chemicals are called Teratogens since they interfere with the healthy development of the fetus through creating chemical changes that hinder normal cell function or cause malformed organs. These chemicals are used in many different settings, including the manufacturing of semiconductors, metal cleaning and paint production.
Other hazardous chemicals that could cause birth defects include aliphatic cyaninated hydrocarbons such as perchloroethylene (trichloroethylene), trichloroethylene ( dichloroethane. These chemicals have been proven to cause cardiac birth defects in babies born to mothers exposed during their time in the womb.
Parents have filed suit against a number of companies who were responsible for exposing the families of soldiers at Camp Lejeune to these harmful chemicals. Some of the birth defect lawyers have won significant settlements on behalf of families whose children were born with severe birth defects because of exposure to toxic chemicals at the base.
Environmental Exposure
Some birth defects can be caused by a combination of medical negligence and environmental factors or chemicals. If a family suspects a child's birth defects may be the result of medical negligence, prescription drug overdose, or exposure to harmful chemical and/or environmental factors, they should talk to an DC birth injury attorney to discuss their case.
Chemicals and other contaminants in the environment can cause serious birth defects when they are inhaled or taken in by pregnant women. These substances are known as Teratogens. More than 4 million chemicals can be found in our air, food and water. Certain of these chemicals can be dangerous to pregnant women.
For instance, arsenic from drinking water and cadmium from coal that is contaminated may cause various birth defects, as well as other health issues. Industrial solvents such as benzene toluene and trichloroethylene (a metal degreaser) are also associated with certain birth defects. Glycol-ethers can increase the risk of birth defects in women. These chemicals are used to make semiconductors display panels, silicon chip displays, and video displays.
LK's skilled birth defect attorneys have brought many lawsuits on behalf of children who suffer from a range of birth defects resulting from unintentional exposure to toxic chemicals and chemicals at workplaces or in their homes. These lawsuits involve complex scientific analyses and expert witnesses like toxicologists and epidemiologists.
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