Kansas City Birth Injury Attorneys

Pregnancy and the birth of a new life are wonderful, life-changing experiences. They are supposed to be happy times, and mothers everywhere take extreme caution during pregnancy to ensure a healthy, beautiful baby boy or girl. However, according to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), nearly 1 out of every 33 babies born in the United States has a birth defect from some unknown origin.

That is equivalent to around 150,000 children with structural birth defects, including malformations of organs and bones, heart defects, and cleft palate. Additionally, countless more children are later diagnosed with functional birth defects that run in the neurological, immune, and endocrine systems.

Sometimes these defects are congenital or due to toxic exposure during the pregnancy; but sometimes they were completely avoidable and due to doctor error. In cases like these, it’s essential to call an experienced Kansas City birth injury attorney immediately.

What a Kansas City Birth Injury Attorney Can Do For You

There is a great injustice here, where excited and diligent mothers-to-be must face an otherwise unavoidable situation. At The Popham Law Firm, our Kansas City birth defects attorneys sympathize with families, and we provide a compassionate ear for any Missourian or Kansan who would like to pursue a birth injury lawsuit. Moreover, our attorneys are experienced and respected across Kansas City for their expertise in medical matters.

From our office in downtown Kansas City, our experienced birth injury attorneys will stand up against doctors, and outside industries who have caused pregnant women harm. Because we work on a contingency basis, our Kansas City attorneys will investigate your lawsuit at no charge while consulting with medical professionals and renowned experts, including toxicologists, embryologists, geneticists, and many others.

For compassionate, aggressive, and experienced representation from birth defects attorneys who have treaded these waters before, call the Popham Law Firm at (816) 221-2288 (Toll free 1-844-243-2288)

Common Causes of Birth Defects

Birth defects can come from virtually anywhere, and the unfortunate truth is that, as a society, we don’t know the full extent of health problems caused by pollution, medications, and hazardous workplace conditions. Large organizations such as the Occupational Safety &Health Administration (OSHA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) seek to provide pregnant mothers with safety and protection, while holding companies and people liable for their actions.

The most common cause for birth defects is teratogens, an agent found in the environment. There are many medications capable of acting like teratogens, including ACE inhibitors, some acne medications, antithyroid drugs, lithium, some blood thinners, and many others.

Other common causes of birth defects include:

• Prescription drugs – such as Accutane, Zofran, SSRI medications, and anticonvulsant medications

• Exposure to environmental toxins – such as pesticides, heavy metals, and other hazardous chemicals found in the water, earth, or air.

• Exposure to industrial chemicals – such as solvents, paint thinners, EGEs, engraving processing materials, and cleaning fluids

• Exposure to lead – most commonly caused by ammunition, fusible metal alloys, and radiation blocking equipment

From medications to industrial chemicals, finding a liable party or parties can be fairly straightforward. This is especially true when the FDA or another governmental agency recalls a medication or releases a Public Health Advisory.

Birth Injuries

In addition to birth defects caused by environmental toxins, drugs, or other chemicals, a structural and functional deformity could also occur at the time of birth. This is called a birth injury, and it falls within Missouri medical malpractice statute 516.105.1.

Birth injuries can occur while the mother is in labor (actively giving birth). The most common birth injuries include cerebral palsy, oxygen deprivation, mental retardation, Erb’s Palsy, Klumpke’s Palsy, and Brachial Plexus. In these cases, a medical professional committed malpractice that caused a significant birth injury.

Contact The Popham Law Firm

The victim of a birth defect or birthinjury case can typically recover monetary damages for some of the following:

• Medical expenses (future and past)

• Future loss of earnings

• Extraordinary care

• Pain and suffering

Although financial compensation won’t solve the emotional trauma surrounding these instances, it will bring some justice for the victim and possibly prevent future victims at the hands of negligent parties or companies. For these lawsuits, however, it is important to have one of our experienced Kansas City Birth injury attorney, who has the necessary resources to effectively represent you and fight against large organizations.

Contact Kansas City’s most trusted birth defects, medical malpractice, and personal injury lawyers today for a free consultation at Popham Law. Remember, we don’t ask for lawyer fees until you win your case. Call us at (816) 221-2288 or message us online or visit our downtown office.

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