Birth Injuries and Defects

Birth defects are the primary cause of infant deaths, and can range from minor to severe. Congential birth defects can take time to discover, sometimes even a year after birth; but, with proper prenatal care, the majority of birth defects can be detected in the first trimester of a woman's pregnancy.

Every year, approximately 3% of babies born in our country suffer a birth defect. Many women who give birth to babies born with defects later find out that a prescription drug they took during pregnancy increased their child's risk of developing a birth injury. Anti-seizure medications such as Topamax and Depakote are commonly associated with birth defects such as spina bifida, cleft palate, club foot and heart defects.  Anti-depressants such as Zoloft, Wellbutrin, Paxil, Prozac, and Lexapro have been scientifically associated with heart and lung birth defects as well.  Mr. Garza is currently handling cases for many mothers whose children were born with congenital heart defects and other serious medical conditions which require surgical repair.

An estimated 90% of pregnant women use prescription or over-the-counter medications during their pregnancy, so many women may have children with valid claims against a drug manufacturer for damages associated with in utero exposure.

A child born with a birth defect may have a lifetime of pain and suffering.  Health problems like heart and lung defects and physical abnormalities can severely impact a child's quality of life. 

In addition to a birth defect, a child can be injured by a nurse, doctor, or other medical professional during the labor or childbirth process.  This injury would be called a birth injury as opposed to a birth defect which is congenital and thus already present when the baby is born.

Please contact our Birth Defect Litigation Attorneys today at 855-522-3002 to discuss your child's health issues and we will be happy to help you order the applicable prescription records or other medical records to determine if you have a valid case.  We are here to help.