Attorneys for Birth Injuries – Nationwide Representation
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What is a birth injury?
A birth injury is generally defined as an injury that a baby or mother suffer during labor or childbirth. Birth injuries are particularly prevalent in complicated deliveries, premature deliveries, breech births and in cases where the infant is particularly large.
What are some types of birth injuries?
Brain injury is one of the most serious types of birth injuries that an infant may sustain. Other serious birth injuries include:
- Cerebral palsy
- Microcephaly
- Mental retardation
- Brain damage and developmental delays
What are some of the causes of birth injuries?
Some birth injuries may be caused by genetics or because the mother abused drugs or alcohol during pregnancy. Other injuries, however, are entirely avoidable. If a doctor fails to perform a cesarean section in time, does not diagnose a medical condition properly or otherwise is negligent in any way, a birth injury may occur. This is a form of medical malpractice and a birth injury lawyer can help determine whether you have a lawsuit to bring against the doctor, nurse or other medical professional responsible.
What effect do antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI) have on birth injuries?
The use of antidepressants (SSRI/SNRI) have been associated with birth injuries and birth defects. These injuries include:
- Heart and lung defects (holes in the atrial or ventral septum)
- Persistent pulmonary hypertension of the newborn (PPHN)
- Omphalocele (an abdominal birth defect)
- Hydrocephalus (water on the brain)
- Craniosynostosis (causes the head to be misshapen)
What antidepressants have been found to cause birth injuries and birth defects?
- Zoloft (sertraline)
- Prozac (fluoxetine)
- Paxil (paroxetine)
- Lexapro (escitalopram)
- Wellbutrin (bupropion)
- Celexa (citalopram)
Are opioids (painkillers) associated with birth injuries and birth defects?
Some of the most popular painkillers like Codeine, Vicodin, Percocet and OxyContin have recently been linked to a number of very serious birth defects.
What can I do if I think my child was the victim of a birth injury?
It is important that you contact a lawyer as soon as you can. By reviewing medical records and talking to you about your situation a lawyer can begin to make a determination as to whether you were the victim of medical malpractice. A skilled attorney at the Tracey Law Firm will take the necessary steps to seek financial compensation on your behalf. It is also important to stay in close contact with your child's pediatrician so you can stay active in treating your child's condition or injuries.
What type of compensation can I receive?
You may be able to receive financial compensation for medical expenses, future medical care, lost wages, emotional trauma and more. This can make all the difference in the level of care that your child is able to receive.
Are there other dangerous drugs that I should be aware of?
There are other types of prescription drugs that can cause serious health problems other than birth injuries. They include:
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