Is there a difference between a birth defect and a birth injury?

There is a difference. A birth defect is a structural issue with the body that the baby developed while growing in the womb. One that happened naturally, not because of something a human did to the mother or baby during the pregnancy. A birth injury occurs when someone makes a mistake during pregnancy or actual birth. An error that ends up hurting the baby in a way that causes an injury.

What do I need to know about Ontario's premises liability law?

You need to know what your responsibilities are under Ontario´s premises liability law. Without that knowledge, it is impossible to know how to maintain your property in a way that keeps visitors safe. Being familiar with the rules will also help you to understand whether you can sue the owner if you are injured yourself while visiting commercial premises or someone´s home.

Am I going to be held liable for a teenage kid who gets hurt trespassing in my property?

Potentially, you could be held liable for the injuries that a teenage kid suffers while trespassing on your property. This is certainly the case if she cuts herself on the glass that you have had imbedded in the top of the wall to put people off from climbing over it. But you are not likely to be held liable if she trips over something on your shop floor in the dark while breaking in.

What are some examples of birth defects that are caused by negligence?

Cerebral palsy, broken bones, dislocations, impaired cognitive function, and long-term heart issues are all examples of birth defects that could be caused by negligence. Failure on the part of the medical team to spot underlying medical conditions in the baby and deal with them properly during the pregnancy and birth is also a form of negligence. In these situations, the baby can end up suffering more health and disability issues as a result of not receiving proper treatment.

Can prescription medication cause birth defects?

Prescription medications can cause birth defects. Fortunately, most doctors do not make the mistake of prescribing drugs to women who are pregnant that could harm them or their babies. But, occasionally, with new drugs, the negative impact they can have on the health of a baby is not fully understood so they end up being prescribed to pregnant women. This happens more often, which is why there are several birth defect prescription medication lawsuits going through the courts right now.

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How a Personal Injury Lawyer Protects You with a Birth Defect Lawsuit

Jeremy Diamond
Categories: Media
Tags: Birth Defect, Birth Injuries, Diamond and Diamond, personal injury lawyer
June 13, 2019

The birth of a child is supposed to be a time of joy and love. Yet for parents whose child has been harmed by a birth injury, the consequences can be devastating. If your child has suffered due to a birth injury, you need an experienced lawyer who can help you with a birth defect lawsuit. What Birth Injuries Can Prompt a Birth Defect Lawsuit? While some birth trauma goes away within weeks or months, serious, lifelong impacts are possible. Common birth defects include: Brain damage Cerebral palsy Cranial nerve trauma Erb’s palsy Facial paralysis Fractures Oxygen deprivation Shoulder dystocia ... Read more