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Why You Should Hire a Birth Defect Attorney

The joy of parenting can turn into a terrifying experience when you discover that your child was born with a birth defect. The majority of birth defects require lifelong medical care. This can lead to staggering financial costs.

A New York birth defect attorney can determine if your child's condition was caused by negligence at the hands of a doctor or hazardous chemicals or drugs.

Causes of Birth Defects

If your child is suffering from a birth defect which could have been prevented by an expert medical professional, you should contact an Long Island birth defects attorney as soon as you can. A reputable attorney can handle the previous steps swiftly and efficiently, ensuring that you can have the time to grieve for the loss of your family member.

Birth defects are structural or functional changes in a fetus's body which can affect virtually any part of the human body. They can lead to physical problems or developmental and intellectual disabilities like difficulty learning or communicating or difficulty with activities like walking or taking care of oneself.

Certain birth defects can be identified before the baby is born by special tests, for example, analysing cells in a blood sample or by examining samples of amniotic fluid or the placenta. Doctors can detect birth defects using ultrasound or magnetic resonance imaging.

Certain birth defects may be caused through genetic factors like the chromosomes of a fetus's and genes. These abnormalities can be inherited from parents or by mutations in the DNA of the fetus at conception. Trisomy 21, Spina Bifida, and Tay-Sachs are among the most frequently encountered genetic birth defects. Many other birth defects that are genetic have no explanation in any way.

Medical Malpractice

If you or your child has suffered an injury to their body due to a mistake by a doctor or other health care professional, you may have a claim based on medical malpractice. This can include the failure to recognize the problem, for example, doctors who do not consider your symptoms seriously, makes a wrong diagnosis, and is unable to begin the proper treatment, or fails to follow-up with test results. This could also include errors in the administration of medication, for example, a mistaken anesthesia diagnosis or giving too much medication or the wrong type of medication, or surgical errors.

Finding an attorney who has experience in malpractice suits is difficult. However you can seek recommendations from family members and acquaintances, as well as attorneys in other fields. You can also contact the state bar. Most bar associations have search/referral tools to help you locate a qualified medical malpractice attorney.

Chemical Exposure

Birth defects can be caused by hazardous chemicals that harm the fetus's mother or the mother. Many of these chemicals are found in the workplace where they are used to create products like plastics, paints, batteries, and ceramic glazes. These chemicals can be ingested or breathed in, or absorbed into the body's skin. Certain of these toxins are known to increase the risk for the development of a birth defect, such as spina-bifida and other psychological and physical conditions.

These teratogen chemicals can be found in medicines that doctors have not properly prescribed, in chemicals used in the workplace, such as those in semiconductor "clean rooms" or in toxic substances that pollute the air and water. The Thornton Law Firm has represented numerous parents whose children were born with serious birth defects due to the mothers were exposed to glycol ethers as well as coal ash and pesticides at their place of employment.

If you believe your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field, a dangerous substance or toxic exposure during pregnancy, call an experienced New York birth injury attorney to arrange a free consultation on case strategy today. These claims have the strictest time limit and are time-sensitive. An experienced attorney can help you determine if your child is eligible to file a claim and if it is appropriate to file the claim through a court proceeding or an agreement to settle.

Product Liability

Many birth defects can be due to an incorrect prescription or exposure to chemicals. It is essential for parents to speak with a birth defect attorney immediately in the event that they believe their child's condition was caused by medical negligence or the use of dangerous drugs. These cases can be extremely complicated and time-sensitive.

Medical malpractice claims typically concern the underlying cause of a birth defect that is caused by environmental factors, such as exposure to environmental chemicals as well as improperly prescribed medications or drugs or care for prenatal issues that are inadequate. Families should seek legal assistance immediately, as the statute of limitations on a medical malpractice claim is only one year.

Birth defect lawsuits for medication may also be filed in cases where the doctor was negligent when prescribing medication to the mother, for example, not knowing the way in which a certain drug could interact with other medications she might be taking or not adequately advising the mother of the adverse effects. A Maryland medication birth defect attorney can assist clients to recover damages when a physician is negligent and causes a birth injury or birth defect.

A newborn family who is suffering from a serious birth defect may be required to be responsible for surgical, medical, and therapy throughout the lifetime of the child. A knowledgeable and experienced birth defect attorney can help parents determine if the child's medical condition was the result of medical negligence or a dangerous drug toxic exposure.