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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Lawyer

If your child is born with a birth deformity it can have a devastating effect on your family and you. The cost of therapy, medical bills and other losses can quickly mount up.

A Hyattsville birth defect lawyer can help you file claim for compensation for the cost of caring for your disabled child. Legal claims for birth defects are complicated, so it is important to seek legal advice immediately.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals are required to adhere to a certain standard when treating pregnant women or their babies. Doctors can be held accountable for any damages when their actions cause birth defects or injuries. A DC lawyer with expertise in lawsuits involving birth defects will help you determine if your child's condition was caused by a medical error during pregnancy or delivery.

A doctor may also be accountable for an injury to the fetus if they fail to identify or appropriately respond to fetal distress. This can cause many serious problems like hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy and brain injuries like cerebral palsy.

Birth injuries differ from birth defects in that they are caused by circumstances during pregnancy, delivery or labor. Injuries can include issues like Erb's syndrome which develops when the nerves which energize and control the arms of a newborn are stretched or torn during the birth process, and caput succedaneum, an increase in the size of the scalp. Both of these could lead to lifelong disability and require ongoing treatment, resulting in large medical bills. A Washington, DC birth defect lawyer can offer a no-cost initial consultation to review your case and determine the best method of action for you and your child.

Prescription Drugs

A birth defect lawyer might be able to help parents determine the cause of the child's birth injury or defect. While many birth defects are caused by genetics and factors during the pregnancy of a mother however, they can also be caused as a result of medication. A number of commonly used medications have a significant effect on fetuses especially during the first trimester of a pregnancy. Anti-nausea medication, NSAIDs and chemotherapy medications are among the most common. These medications have been linked to a higher risk of limb deformities and brain defects, heart defects and craniosynostois.

It is the responsibility of a doctor to be aware of the potential risks when prescribing medications for women who are pregnant. If doctors do not meet this standard of care they could be held liable for medical negligence. Pharma companies could also be held accountable for not properly informing mothers about the risks associated with their medication. Zofran is a medication that is used to treat nausea in cancer patients, was shown to increase the risk of major defects occurring in first-trimester pregnancy.

A birth defect lawyer can help family members receive compensation for current and future medical expenses resulting from the disability or injury in addition to loss of income and quality of life. This could include hospital fees as well as doctor's fees, pharmaceutical costs and other costs, along with assistive devices and therapy.

Chemical Exposure

A birth defect lawyer can file a lawsuit on behalf of the families of children suffering from congenital disabilities resulting from the negligence of companies which expose pregnant women to chemicals or drugs that cause birth defects. They are trained to determine the root of birth defects, so that they can bring a suit against companies who expose pregnant women to teratogens at workplace or at home.

Metals, fungicides, herbicides and pesticides are just a few of the chemicals that can cause birth defects. These chemicals are called teratogens due to the fact that they interfere with the normal development of a the fetus via chemical changes that cause abnormal organs, or disrupt normal cell function. These chemicals can be found in many different settings, including the manufacturing of semiconductors, metal cleaning and paint production.

Other dangerous chemicals that may cause birth defect lawsuit defects are aliphatic chlorinated hydrocarbons, such as perchloroethylene (trichloroethylene), trichloroethylene ( dichloroethane. These chemicals have been proven to cause heart defects in babies born to mothers exposed in the womb.

Parents have filed lawsuits against several firms that were responsible for exposing the families of soldiers at Camp Lejeune to these harmful chemicals. Some of these birth defect lawyers have won substantial settlements on behalf families who had their children born with severe defects because of the toxic chemical exposures at the base.

Environmental Exposure

Certain birth defects are caused by the combination of medical negligence and environmental conditions or chemical. If a family suspects the birth defects of a child may be the result of medical negligence, prescription drug overdose, or exposure to harmful chemical and/or environmental factors, they should talk to a DC birth injury attorney to discuss their case.

Chemicals and other toxins in the environment can cause birth defects of a serious nature when they are consumed or taken in by pregnant women. Teratogens are the term used to describe these chemicals. More than 4 million chemicals are found in our air, food and water and a few can be harmful when they come into contact with pregnant women.

For instance, arsenic in drinking water and cadmium in contaminated coal can cause various birth defects, as well as other health problems. Industrial solvents, such as trichloroethylene, toluene, and benzene (a metal degreaser) are also associated with certain birth defects. Glycol-ethers are also known for their ability to increase the risk of birth defects among women. These chemicals are used to make semiconductors, silicon chip displays and video displays.

LK's highly experienced birth defect lawyers have brought numerous lawsuits on behalf of children suffering from a variety of birth defects caused by wrongful toxic and chemical exposure at work or in their homes. These lawsuits are based on complex scientific analyses and expert witnesses like toxicologists and epidemiologists.

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