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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Attorney

Learning your child has a birth defect could change the joy of being a parent into a terrifying experience. The majority of birth defects require ongoing medical treatment. This can result in huge financial burdens.

A New York birth defect attorney can determine whether your child's health issue was caused by negligence in the medical field or hazardous chemicals or drugs.

Causes of Birth Defects

You should contact an Long Island birth defect attorney immediately when your child is suffering from a birth defect that could have been treated by a medical professional. A reputable lawyer can handle the preceding steps quickly and efficiently, so that you can grieve for the loss of your family member.

Birth defects can affect virtually any part of a fetus. They can lead to physical issues, intellectual and developmental disabilities such as difficulties communicating or learning, or difficulties with activities such as walking or caring for oneself.

Some birth defects can even be detected before the baby is delivered by special tests. These include analyzing cells in a blood sample or examining a sample of amniotic liquid or the placenta. Doctors can detect birth defects by using ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.

Certain birth defects are caused by genetic factors such as abnormalities in the chromosomes and genes. These defects can be passed down by the parents or triggered through mutations that occur in the DNA of the fetus at conception. Trisomy 21, Spina Bifida and Tay-Sachs are among the most frequent genetic birth defects. Other genetic birth defects have no cause known at all.

Medical Malpractice

If you or your child has suffered a medical injury due to an error made by a doctor or other health care professional, you could have a claim for medical malpractice. This could be due to a failure to diagnose or treat, for example, doctors not taking your symptoms seriously or making a wrong diagnosis and not beginning the correct treatment or not following up on test results, medication mistakes (e.g. anesthesia mistakes like giving too much or the wrong medication) and surgical errors (e.g. for example, a surgeon leaving a retractor blade in the patient during surgery).

Finding a lawyer who has expertise in malpractice cases can be challenging. However you can request recommendations from your family and friends as well as lawyers in other areas. You can also contact your state bar. The majority of bar associations have search/referral tools that will help you find an experienced medical malpractice lawyer.

Chemical Exposure

Sometimes, birth defects are caused by exposure to dangerous chemicals that harm the mother or fetus. Many of these chemicals are present in the workplace where they are used in the production of products like plastics batteries, paint and ceramic glazes. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed through the body's skin. Some of these toxins have been found to increase the risk of a birth defect in a child such as spina bifida and other physical and mental conditions.

The teratogen chemical compounds can be found in medicines that have been erroneously prescribed by doctors, in chemical substances employed in the workplace, such as those found in semiconductor "clean room" environments or in toxic substances that contaminate the air and water in communities. The Thornton Law Firm has represented many parents whose children were born with serious birth defects after the mothers were exposed to glycol ethers or coal ash, as well as pesticides at their place of employment.

Contact an experienced New York birth injury lawyer for a no-cost consultation today in the event that you believe the birth defect of your child was caused through medical negligence, dangerous drug or toxic exposure during pregnancy. These claims have the strictest time limit and are time-sensitive. An experienced lawyer can help you determine whether your child is able to submit a claim and whether it is necessary to file it through a court proceeding or settlement agreements.

Product Liability

Many birth defects could be the result of a wrong prescription or exposure to chemicals. It is essential for parents to consult an attorney with expertise in birth defects immediately if they believe that their child's condition was due to medical negligence or the use of dangerous drugs. These cases can be extremely complex and time-sensitive.

Medical malpractice claims are usually based on environmental factors that cause birth defects, for example, improperly prescribed medications or drugs or care that is inadequate during pregnancy. Families should seek legal help as soon as they can, as the statute of limitations for a medical malpractice claim is only one year.

Medication birth defect lawsuits can also be brought in instances where the doctor acted negligently when prescribing medication to the mother, such as not knowing the way a particular medication would interact with other medications the woman may be taking, or by not adequately advising the mother of the side effects. A Maryland lawyer for birth defects in medication can assist clients in recovering damages when a doctor acts negligently and causes birth injuries or birth defect.

A family with newborns with a major birth defect can face enormous expenses, such as surgery, therapy and ongoing treatment for the rest of their child's life. A knowledgeable and experienced birth defect lawyer can assist parents determine if their child's medical condition was the result of medical malpractice or a harmful drug exposure to toxic substances.