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How to File a Birth Defect Claim

Parents who discover their child is suffering from a congenital defect must contact a Pompano Beach birth defects lawyer right away. Birth injury lawsuits are limited to a shorter duration of limitations than other medical malpractice claims.

Furthermore, a lot of birth defects or injuries could have been avoided. Victims need compensation.

Statute of limitations

In the United States, the statutes of limitations differ from state to state. The victim may be barred from pursuing damages if a legal claim is not filed within the stipulated time period. A medical malpractice lawyer can make sure that a suit for birth injuries is filed within the statute of limitations in your state.

In some instances an injury can take longer to manifest physically or develop. In these cases it can be difficult to determine when the statute of limitations began or when it was the right time to file. A skilled and sympathetic medical malpractice attorney can help you determine if a birth defect lawsuit can be filed before the state's statute of limitation expires.

The first step is to identify the birth defect and connect it to the medical professionals who treated your child. Receipts, bills as well as credit card records as well as other documentation of medical treatment are crucial in this process. Attorneys can also collect information through discovery, a process which involves exchanging information with different parties. This can include taking the depositions of nurses, doctors and hospital staff.

Congenital Disabilities

Congenital disorders are structural flaws that can affect the way the body looks and performs. From mild to severe they can impact the body in various ways. Some are more visible than others, such as the cleft palate or lips while others are more difficult to recognize.

Congenital disorders can be triggered by genetic or chromosomal abnormalities, infection in the womb, trauma during delivery, environmental influences on fetuses in the uterus, or medications used by the mother. They can lead to long-term disability, which can be detrimental to individuals, families as well as health care systems and societies. They contribute to the high mortality of newborns and children less than five.

The most frequent causes of congenital disabilities in children are neural tube defects and chromosomal diseases, such as Down syndrome. Certain congenital diseases are more common among certain ethnic groups mothers of an aforementioned age, and parents who descend from the same lineage. Other congenital ailments are caused by pharmacological or environmental influences. Whether a person with a congenital disability is considered disabled depends on how severe the condition is and what organ or body part it affects, and how much it impacts everyday activities.

Medical expenses

Parents of children with severe birth defects must face massive medical costs. The cost of surgery, therapy and lifelong treatment for the condition as well as its repercussions can be a huge burden. The stress of caring for an physically impaired child can be very hard on families. A skilled lawyer with experience in birth defect cases can help victims receive the compensation that they deserve for their losses.

Many congenital and genetic disorders can be prevented or treated in utero. Doctors can misdiagnose certain conditions or fail to inform their parents of screening or test results that could have resulted in the discovery of birth defects. In these instances, parents may bring a wrongful death claim against the medical professional.

Although it can be difficult to prove that the error of a doctor caused a congenital disorder an experienced Pompano Beach injury lawyer can review the evidence and determine whether a claim is viable. Contact an attorney right away to discuss your case. You have two years from the time you found or should have discovered the injury in order to file a claim.

Lost Wages

A child born with birth defects will require extensive medical treatment that could cost millions of dollars over their lifetime. This financial burden shouldn't be placed on families who didn't cause the condition. A knowledgeable and compassionate Pompano Beach injury lawyer can help parents explore their legal options.

Our solicitors have been trained in medical negligence claims and put the best interests of clients at the heart of their work. They will explore all of the causes of the birth defect in your child and determine whether any medical experts involved in the child's birth should have been held accountable.

A successful claim may include compensation for medical costs such as hospitalizations, surgeries, long-term treatments, and prescriptions. Parents who have to miss work to take care of their children may also be entitled to lost wages, a portion in future earnings loss or punitive damages if a drug manufacturer did not take the proper precautions to ensure patient safety. Contact us today to discuss your options without any obligation.

Damages

Your family may require financial compensation for medical expenses, lost income and other expenses, regardless whether your child has a mild or severe defect. To help prove your claim, you need to gather documents, such as receipts, bills and credit card payment. The more information you are able to provide, the higher your award.

Most birth defects are caused by genetic factors and cannot be prevented by doctors. Certain birth defects are caused by environmental factors or drugs. For instance, a doctor prescribing a drug to the mother that increases the chance of having a birth defect could be held liable for negligence.

Being a parent of a child who has an injury to their birth or a birth defect can be a devastating experience for parents and families. With the assistance of a Pompano Beach lawyer for birth defects, you can seek justice for your family. You can also ensure that negligent doctors will be held accountable. Menzer Law can help you to navigate the medical malpractice claims process. They will guide you through every step and ensure that your claim is properly filed. To learn more, schedule an appointment to discuss what they can do to help you.