Los Angeles Doctor Fails to Diagnose Down Syndrome

Down syndrome can generally be easily diagnosed prenatally during the pregnancy by different tests including ultrasound, amniocentesis and CVS.  After the baby is born the facial features of the infant will typically give an indication as to the diagnosis.  Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by an extra chromosome that is usually a chance error in the egg of the mother, but can occur from either parent with a chromosomal defect.  When a doctor fails to perform the necessary tests, or misreads those tests and the baby is born with down syndrome, the family will be overwhelmed.  Our Los Angeles birth injury lawyers have represented many families that have endured heartbreak when the doctor has failed to diagnose down syndrome prior to the birth of the child.

Down Syndrome Testing

The testing for down syndrome is invaluable to those women in high risk categories, such as a family history of down syndrome, women over a certain age, or women that have suffered extreme health issues prior to pregnancy.  When a woman is correctly tested and the results are properly read, and all the facts are presented to the woman she can then make an educated, informed decision.  If the doctor fails to offer the test, conducts the test incorrectly or misreads the results and the child is born with down syndrome the parents are unexpectedly thrust into an emotional turmoil.  Without the benefit of having the information and facts relating to the child's condition, the family is now facing a life time of medical specialists and caring for a child with possibly severe disabilities that will require a life time of medical specialists, round-the-clock care that the family may be unable to financially support. 

The birth injury attorneys in our Los Angeles injury law firm have assisted many families that have suffered the tragedy of the doctor's neglect when failing to properly diagnose the down syndrome condition of the child and not properly preparing the family and allowing them to make an informed decision. 

If your family has been forced into emotional chaos due to the neglect of medical professionals and their failure to properly diagnose the down syndrome condition of your unborn baby, call our Los Angeles birth injury lawyers and let us help you achieve the life your child deserves.