Birth defects and birth injuries are not one in the same, but many people mistakenly believe they refer to the same conditions and that both are actionable under the law.<\/p>\n
The Chicago birth injury attorneys<\/a> at Power Rogers understand the differences between a birth injury and a birth defect. While the two sound similar, they are not when it comes to determining the viability of a lawsuit. Below, we outline the difference between birth injuries and birth defects. This can give you have a better understanding of the damages sustained by the baby, what may have caused it, and what you can do to take legal action.<\/p>\n A birth injury is caused by some kind of physical harm or dangerous circumstance. These types of injuries often occur as a result of a problem just prior to, during, or immediately following birth. There are several causes of birth injuries, all of which can have a serious impact on the baby or mother<\/a>.<\/p>\n Some causes of birth injuries include:<\/p>\n Birth injuries are very serious and there are often multiple individuals responsible for intervening with a circumstance occurs that could lead to a birth injury. It is important to know what other types of injuries typically occur as a result of negligence actions or omissions on the parts of doctors, nurses and hospitals, and what can cause them.<\/p>\n Birth defects develop prior to birth and are often considered genetic abnormalities. Sometimes, these conditions run in the family. However, there are other causes of birth defects that are the result of negligence and can affect the long-term health or physical appearance of the child. Some medications have been linked to cause conditions such as cleft lip, Down syndrome, congenital heart problems, and spina bifida.<\/p>\n Several of the medications that have been linked to birth defects are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. In 2006, these SSRIs were labeled as possibly dangerous to babies during pregnancy by the United States Food and Drug Administration. According to studies, an estimated 120,000 babies each year are born with some kind of birth defect.<\/p>\n Whether your baby was born with a birth defect caused by unsafe medication or a doctor\u2019s negligence resulted in a birth injury, our firm can fight for you. These types of cases are very serious and require skilled legal professionals to seek compensation for the damages sustained. Call our firm today<\/a> and learn what options you may have and how our Chicago birth injury attorneys may be able to help you.<\/p>\n Related Stories:<\/p>\nBirth Injury<\/h2>\n
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