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작성자 Kelley Chaves
댓글 0건 조회 15회 작성일 24-07-27 08:11

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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

If your child is born with a birth defect, it can cause a lot of grief for your family as well as you. Medical bills, therapy costs and other losses can add up quickly.

A Hyattsville lawyer who specializes in birth defects could assist you claim reimbursement for the expenses of caring for your disabled children. A legal claim for birth defects can be complicated, which is why you should consult a lawyer whenever you can.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals must follow the highest standards of care when treating pregnant women and their infants. When a doctor's actions fall below this standard and cause birth defect or injury and/or death, they may be held liable for the injuries suffered by their patient. A DC lawyer who has experience in birth defects lawsuits will help you determine if your child's condition was caused by a medical mistake during the pregnancy or delivery.

A doctor could also be the cause of an injury to the fetus if they fail in diagnosing or respond adequately to distress of the fetus. This can result in a variety of serious problems, including hypoxic ischemic brain injury (HIE) and brain injuries, such as cerebral palsy.

Birth injuries differ from birth defects in the sense that they are caused by circumstances during pregnancy, delivery or labor. A possible injury is Erb's spalsy which is a condition where the nerves that control the baby's arms and limbs are stretched or torn. Another form of injury is caput succedaneum which is swelling of the scalp. Both of these conditions can lead to lifelong disability and require ongoing treatment, which can result in hefty medical costs. A Washington, DC lawyer who is an expert in birth defects may offer a free consultation to look over your case and determine the best course of action for you and your baby.

Prescription Drugs

A birth defect attorney may be able to help parents determine the root cause of a child's birth defect. While many birth defects are caused by genetics and factors during the pregnancy of a mother however, they may also occur as a result of medications. Certain common medications have a significant effect on fetuses especially during the first trimester of a pregnancy. They include anti-nausea medicines, NSAIDs, chemotherapy medications, certain antibiotics, and more. These medications have been linked with an increased risk of limb defects and heart defects, brain defects and craniosynostois.

The duty of a doctor is to take into account the risks when prescribing medications for women who are pregnant. If doctors fail to adhere to the standards of care required, they could be liable for medical negligence. Pharma companies may also be held accountable for not properly informing mothers about the risks associated with their medication. For instance, Zofran, a medication used to treat nausea in cancer patients, has been found to significantly increase the risk of serious congenital defects during first trimester pregnancies.

An attorney who specializes in birth defects can assist a family in obtaining compensation for medical expenses, income loss and quality of life. This could include hospital fees, doctor's fees, pharmaceutical costs and other expenses as well assistive devices and therapy.

Chemical Exposure

A birth defect lawyer may bring an action on behalf families of children with congenital disabilities that result from the negligence of businesses that expose pregnant women to chemicals or drugs that cause birth defects. These lawyers are specially trained to discover what caused the birth defect to sue companies that expose mothers to teratogens as they work or in their homes.

Metals, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides are among the chemicals that can cause birth defects. These chemicals are called Teratogens since they interfere with the healthy growth of the fetus producing chemical changes that block normal cell function, or can cause organs to be malformed. These chemicals can be found in many different settings, including semiconductor manufacturing, metal cleaning and paint production.

Other chemicals that may cause birth defects include hydrocarbons with aliphatic properties, like dichloroethane or trichloroethylene perchloroethylene. These chemicals are known to cause cardiac birth defects in babies born to mothers exposed while they were in the womb.

Parents have filed lawsuits to ensure that companies are held accountable for the families of soldiers in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina exposed to harmful chemicals. Some of these birth defect lawyers have gotten substantial settlements on behalf of families whose children were born with serious defects as a result of the toxic chemical exposures at the base.

Environmental Exposure

Some birth defects are caused by a combination between medical negligence and environmental factors. If a family believes the birth defect of their child may result from medical malpractice, prescription drug overdose or exposure to toxic chemicals, they should speak with a DC birth injury lawyer to discuss the issue.

If pregnant women inhale or absorb pollutants from the environment, they can cause serious birth defects. Teratogens are the term used to describe these chemicals. More than 4 million chemicals are found in our air, food and water. Some of these chemicals are dangerous to pregnant women.

Arsenic in drinking water or cadmium in coal that has been contaminated for instance, can cause birth defects and other health issues. Certain birth defects can also be linked to industrial solvents like benzene (a metal degreaser) and toluene (a solvent for plastics) and trichloroethylene. Glycol-ethers can increase the chance of birth defects in women. These chemicals are used to manufacture semiconductors display panels, silicon chip displays, and video displays.

LK's highly experienced birth defect lawyers have filed a variety of lawsuits on behalf of children suffering from a wide range of birth defects as a result of improper exposure to chemicals and toxic substances at workplaces or in their homes. These lawsuits usually involve a sophisticated scientific analysis and expert witnesses, including toxicologists or epidemiologists, geneticists occupational medicine experts and embryologists.

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