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What You Can Do To Get More From Your Birth Defect Litigation

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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

If your child was born with a birth deformity this can cause a lot of grief for you and your entire family. The cost of therapy, medical bills and other expenses can quickly add up.

A Hyattsville birth defect lawyer could help you file an appeal to receive reimbursement for the costs of caring for your disabled child. Legal claims for birth defects are complex and it is essential to seek legal advice as soon as you can.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals are required to adhere to a certain standard when treating pregnant women or their infants. A doctor can be held accountable for damages if their actions result in birth defects or injuries. A DC lawyer who has experience in birth defect lawsuits will help you determine whether your child's health issue was caused by a medical error during pregnancy or delivery.

A doctor could also be held responsible for birth injuries if they fail detect fetal distress or are unable to respond in a timely manner. This can cause a number serious problems including hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy as well as brain injuries like cerebral palsy.

The distinction between birth defects and birth injury is that defects are a part of a person's genetic make-up and injuries are triggered due to something happening during labor, pregnancy, or during delivery. The causes of injuries include ailments like Erb's palsy that occurs when the nerves that power and control the infant's arms are stretched or ruptured during birth, and caput succedaneum, a swelling of the scalp. Both of these conditions can result in permanent disability and require ongoing treatment, which can result in large medical expenses. A Washington, DC birth defect lawyer can provide a free initial consultation to examine your situation and determine the best method of action for you and your child.

Prescription Drugs

A birth defect lawyer may be able to help parents identify the cause of the birth injury or defect. While many birth defects are the result of genetics and other factors that occur during the pregnancy of a mother however, they can also be caused as a result of medication. A number of common medications can have negative effects on fetuses. This is particularly evident in the initial three months of pregnancy. They include anti-nausea medicines, NSAIDs, chemotherapy medications including certain antibiotics, and many more. These drugs have been linked to a higher chance of limb deformities, brain defects, heart defects and craniosynostois.

A doctor's responsibility is to be aware of these risks when prescribing medication for women who are pregnant. If doctors fail to adhere to the requirements of this standard of care, they may be liable for medical malpractice. Pharmaceutical companies could be held liable as well for not adequately informing mothers of the dangers associated with their medicines. For instance, Zofran, a medication used to treat nausea in cancer patients, has been demonstrated to significantly increase the risk of major congenital problems in the first trimester of a pregnancy.

A birth defect attorney can assist a family in obtaining compensation for medical expenses, income loss and quality of living. This can include doctor's, hospital prescription, pharmaceutical, and other costs, in addition to aidive devices and treatments.

Chemical Exposure

A birth defect lawyer could file a lawsuit on behalf of families of children who have congenital disabilities because of the negligence of companies exposing pregnant women to chemicals and drugs that can cause birth defects. These lawyers are specially trained to determine the root of the birth defect in order to sue companies who expose mothers to teratogens as they are working or in their home.

Some of the chemical exposures that lead to birth defects are the fungicides, metals, herbicides and other pesticides. These chemicals are called teratogens, because they can influence the healthy development of a fetus through chemical changes that can cause abnormal organs or prevent normal cell function. These chemicals are found in a variety of environments, including metal cleaning and semiconductor manufacturing.

Other chemicals that may cause birth defects are the aliphatic hydrocarbons like dichloroethane or trichloroethylene perchloroethylene. These chemicals have been known to cause birth problems, including cardiac defects in babies born to mothers exposed to them in the womb.

Parents have filed lawsuits to make companies accountable for the families of soldiers at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina exposed to harmful chemicals. Some of the birth defect lawyers have secured significant settlements on behalf of families who had their children born with severe defects as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals at the base.

Environmental Exposure

Some birth defects are caused by a combination of medical negligence and environmental factors. If a family is concerned that their child's birth defect may be a result of medical negligence, prescription drug overdose or exposure to toxic chemicals, they should speak with an DC birth injury lawyer to discuss the matter.

Chemicals and other toxins in the environment can cause birth defects of a serious nature if they are ingested or taken in by pregnant women. These substances are referred to as teratogens. More than 4 million chemicals are found in our food, air and water Some of them can be harmful if they come into contact with pregnant women.

For instance, arsenic from drinking water, and cadmium from coal that is contaminated can cause a variety of birth defects, as well as other health problems. Certain birth defects can also be caused by industrial solvents such as benzene (a metal degreaser), toluene (a solvent for plastics) and trichloroethylene. Glycol-ethers are also known to increase the risk of birth defects among women. These chemicals are used in the production of semiconductors as well as silicon chip displays and video displays.

LK's experienced birth defect attorneys have filed numerous lawsuits on behalf of children who have suffered from a wide range of birth defects caused by the wrongful exposure to chemicals and toxic substances at workplaces or in their homes. These lawsuits involve complicated scientific analyses and expert witnesses such as toxicologists and epidemiologists.

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