Birth Defect Attorney
What causes birth defects?
There are many causes of birth defects, and the cause of about 70% of birth defects is unknown. Birth defects can be caused by genetics, environmental factors, or both. Environmental factors include diet, medications, substances in the air that you breathe, radiation, infections, and more.
Many prescription medications, including SSRI antidepressants, can cause birth defects.
Can birth defects be prevented?
Some birth defects cannot be prevented, but there are many things that you can do to reduce the likelihood that your baby will have a birth defect.
Healthy diet, nutrition, and lifestyle choices can help prevent birth defects. Pregnant women and their babies have special nutritional needs. Maintaining a healthy weight is also important.
You must be very careful when it comes to over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription medications.
If you are planning to become pregnant, talk to your doctor about the medications you are already taking. Some drugs should not be taken prior to pregnancy as well as during pregnancy.
If you are already pregnant, talk to your doctor about the safety of any drugs you are taking and your alternatives, but do not just stop taking your medications without doctor’s supervision.
Will my child’s birth defect get worse?
Some birth defects get worse if they are left untreated. Others are degenerative conditions, such as muscular dystrophy, which get worse over time and can result in an early death.
Not all birth defects get worse as a child grows older, and some types of birth defects can be successfully treated.
How can I get help?
Talk to a birth defect attorney right away. You may be entitled to compensation through a personal injury lawsuit. Compensation can pay for your child’s medical care, special needs, and more.
If you or someone you love has been injured by birth defect, please call our birth defect attorney at 1-877-LOSS-RECOVER (567-7732) or submit an online questionnaire. The initial consultation with a birth defect attorney is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, in most cases we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.