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Birth Defects Can Happen At Different Times During Pregnancy
Birth defects happen before a baby is born. Inherited or genetic factors; things in the environment, such as smoking or drinking alcohol or not getting enough folic acid; and a woman’s illness during pregnancy can cause birth defects. Most birth defects happen in the first 3 months of pregnancy, when the organs of the baby are forming. This is the most important stage of development. However, some birth defects happen later in pregnancy. During the last six months of pregnancy, the tissues and organs continue to grow and develop.

 


Nevada Birth Defects

Our Nevada birth defect lawyers are legal professionals who specialize in litigation concerning birth defects due to someone else's negligence.

Do you suspect that your child's birth defect is directly related to medical malpractice or another type of negligence? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Nevada birth defect laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Nevada birth defect attorneys today!

 
Estimated Lifetime Costs for Children Bo    
 
 
Estimated Lifetime Costs for Children Born in 1998 (Costs in millions of dollars)
Cerebral Palsy   Hearing Impairment   Mental Retardation   Vision Impairment  
60   9   258   11  

Source: Division of Birth Defects, Child Development, and Disability and Halth
 

During the process of childbirth an infant may suffer a physical injury or deformity that is directly related to the result of being born. Through the course of delivery, a baby can experience serious circumstances that may result in life threatening injuries that should not be associated with the joyous act of giving birth to a child. These calamities may result in serious developmental issues for the baby and may even result in death.

 
Nevada Verdicts and Settlements    
 
 
Paralyzed Nevada man awarded $25,000,000 in bus accident (3/31/1999)
Plaintiff claimed that his pre-existing paralysis was worsened as a direct result of his falling from defendant's bus wheelchair lift that was not properly operated. Defendant admitted liability for the fall but contested causation and damages. On Au
A349148
 

Birth Defect Causes

A difficult birth or injury is often directly related to birth defects. They can occur due to the baby’s size or position during labor and delivery. A birth injury is categorized as any type of damage or injury afflicted to an infant's body before, during, or slightly after the child's birth. Complications through the course of pregnancy or labor can result in a wide variety of complications for a newborn baby. Birth defects vary greatly - from very minor to being so severe as to cause the death of the infant.

There are many different possible causes for birth defects, including:

  • Breech Delivery
  • Delayed Cesarean Section
  • Failure to notice Fetal Distress
  • Placenta Abruption
  • Medical Negligence
  • Delivery Complications

As a result of a birth defect, an infant may be afflicted with any of the following:

  • Mental Retardation
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Brachial Injuries
  • Plexus Injuries
  • Epilepsy
  • Autism

Do you suspect that your child's birth defect is directly related to medical malpractice or another type of negligence? Are you currently seeking legal information regarding Nevada birth defect laws? If so, contact one of our experienced Nevada birth defect lawyers today!

 


 
Nevada Audio & Video    
 
  In Vitro Fertilization & Birth Defects
Audio, RM, 32 Kbps, 3:27, 3/7/2002

NPR's Patricia Neighmond reports that a new study in the New England Journal of Medicine shows that test tube babies are more likely to be born with major birth defects.
Source: National Public Radio
 
 
Nevada External Sites    
 
 

State of Nevada - Job Announcement
... the extent and degree of noted medical conditions including birth defects, ... A resume will not be accepted in lieu of a State of Nevada applica
MCH Glossary
Birth defect resulting in separation of the upper lip. ... DHHS region of the US that includes California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. Region X ...

 


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Medical Board Of California Arrests Orangevale Unlicensed Midwife In Infant Harm Case
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Birth Defect Lawyers.com Terms

 


Today's Terms

Acquired genetic mutation

Definition:
A change in the genetic structure that is neither inherited nor passed to offspring. Also called acquired mutations.

Embryonic stem (ES) cells

Definition:
An embryonic cell that can replicate indefinitely, transform into other types of cells, and serve as a continuous source of new cells.

Autosome

Definition:
A chromosome not involved in sex determination.

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Birth Defect Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Birth Defects:

  • Mental Retardation
  • Cerebral Palsy
  • Erb's Palsy
  • Brachial Injuries
  • Plexus Injuries

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Nevada Birth-Defect Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need an Birth-Defect attorney you should contact our Birth-Defect Attorney as soon as possible:

  • Boulder City
  • Carson City
  • Elko
  • Fallon
  • Gardnerville
  • Henderson
  • Las Vegas
  • North Las Vegas
  • Pahrump
  • Reno
  • Sparks
  • Sun Valley
  • Winnemucca
 


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