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Autism: What Can You Do?

Illinois Trial Lawyers Seeking the Truth About Autism

Proving the Cause Is the First Step to Getting the Help You Need

If doctors used terbutaline to treat preterm labor and your child developed autism, Asperger Syndrome or any other pervasive developmental disorder, contact us today to learn the truth about your legal options for seeking justice for your child through birth defect litigation.

Having a child with autism or an autistic spectrum disorder such as Asperger syndrome presents parents with a very challenging set of circumstances that requires the assistance of numerous specialists, the foremost of which is a developmental pediatrician.

The best information indicates that early aggressive attention to therapy for an autistic child gives the greatest likelihood of the best result in terms of maximizing the child’s potential into adulthood. The life long consequences of such a devastating condition affect both the child and the parents.

The experienced attorneys at the Carter Law Offices have taken a leading role in providing parents and children affected by autism with the knowledgeable legal guidance and dedicated advocacy they so desperately need. Contact us today to discuss your circumstances in a free consultation.

Autism and Birth Defect Litigation: The Answer?

Care, medical costs, the inability to obtain insurance and many other issues will require a great deal of thought, consideration and certainly concern on the part of parents of such a child. One of the things that you can do is evaluate whether or not the child’s autistic disorder is a consequence of the fault or negligence of some other entity. When autism is caused by preventable medical error, malpractice or negligence, an autism lawsuit may be an appropriate vehicle for obtaining the support and compensation you deserve.

Did your obstetrician prescribe Brethine or Bricanyl (terbutaline sulfate) during the second trimester or early third trimester? If so, it may be that there is a link between the medication that you received and the consequent injury to your child. If you are interested in pursuing the truth, please contact our offices for a free case evaluation.

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