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Frequently Asked Questions about Birth Injuries
Q: What's the difference between a birth defect and a birth injury?
A: Birth injuries are generally caused by something that went wrong during delivery itself, while birth defects usually involve harm to a baby that arose prior to birth due to something that happened during or before the pregnancy.
Q: What kinds of situations give rise to a lawsuit for birth injuries?
A: Most of these cases occur when a doctor fails to adequately assess or respond to conditions and/or complications during a woman's pregnancy or delivery, or when a woman takes a prescription drug during pregnancy that causes harm to the baby.
Did you take PAXIL during your pregnancy?
If so, and your child was born with a birth defect, then please contact-Bailey and Galyen immediately about filing your claim.
In December 2005, the FDA issued a health alert to all doctors and patients about the potential dangers of taking Paxil during the first trimester of a pregnancy. Studies have shown that pregnant women using Paxil in the first three months of pregnancies are twice as likely to have a baby with a heart defect. These defects have been holes in the ventricles and atria of the heart.
FDA Advising of Risk of Birth Defects with Paxil Agency Requiring Updated Product Labeling
Paxil Side Effects: http://www.rxlist.com/cgi
Bailey & Galyen are experienced,Texas birth injury lawyers, and they will fight for your right to receive just compensation for the pain and suffering you have endured as the result of medical negligence or misdiagnosis during pregnancy. We are Board Certified Personal Injury Law Specialists. Whether your newborn's injury is the result of a pharmaceutical product or improper birthing techniques, we can help. Our attorneys have a wealth of experience dealing with birth injuries leading to cerebral palsy, shoulder dystocia, or retinopathy of prematurity (child blindness). Whatever caused your child's injury, you deserve compensation for the life-long consequences imposed by medical negligence. Please call us 866-715-1529 or Contact Us today for a free, initial consultation to discuss the merits of your Texas birth injuries lawsuit. See our Verdicts and Settlements page to see a few examples on how we have helped the injured.
Did you take PAXIL during your pregnancy?
If so, and your child was born with a birth defect, then please contact
Bailey and Galyen
immediately about filing your claim.
Below is helpful information to answer some of your questions about birth injuries before consulting an attorney.
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Birth Injuries - An Overview
When having a child, the last thing parents want or need to worry about is the possibility of their baby being harmed during the delivery. While most births go smoothly, some have complications. It is estimated that five out of every 1000 children born in the US will suffer some type of birth injury. Birth injuries can range from minor, like bruising, to a life-altering diagnosis of cerebral palsy. If your child was injured at birth, contact an attorney to learn more about your legal options. A lawyer experienced in birth injury litigation can help you understand your rights.
Pregnancy Dos and Don'ts
Not all birth injuries or defects can be prevented, but a mother has some power to increase her chance of having a healthy baby. Many birth defects happen very early in pregnancy, sometimes before a woman even knows she is pregnant. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
Responsible Parties in Birth Injury Cases
If your child suffered a birth injury, there are several parties who may be responsible for your child's injuries, including the treating physician, assisting staff and the hospital.
Prescription Medications
If you or a loved one is pregnant and taking prescription medication, one of the best ways to prevent a birth defect or injury to your baby is to understand the prescription process and prescriptions themselves. Prescription medications can be confusing, dangerous and expensive. If your child was injured at birth, consult an attorney to learn about your rights to compensation.
Cerebral Palsy & Erb's Palsy
Some of the most common birth injuries are two very different conditions known as cerebral palsy and Erb's (or brachial) palsy. Cerebral and Erb's palsy are often the result of complications during child delivery itself, though cerebral palsy also can occur before or after delivery.
Birth Injuries Resource Links
KidsHealth.org
Provides doctor-approved health information about children from before birth through adolescence.
The Food and Drug Law Institute
Examines the laws, regulations and policies related to drugs, medical devices, other health care technologies and foods.
United Cerebral Palsy
Provides information, links and resources on cerebral palsy.
Prenatal Care
Resource provided by the US Department of Health and Human Services offering information on prenatal care, including types of foods to eat and substances to avoid.
National Patient Safety Foundation
Non-profit organization providing patient safety literature, research, policy initiatives and more.
If you have suffered a personal injury, or the wrongful death of a loved one due to medical malpractice, Bailey & Galyen can assist you in the recovery of damages for your loss. Contact us for your free, initial consultation, and there are no legal fees, unless damages are recovered on your behalf.
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