Legal Question in Medical Malpractice in Utah

Medical injury due to medication
My son was born 2 yrs ago. I went into the emergency room where I told both the dr and nurse that I might be pregnant. They did not run a pregnancy test. I was given a perscription of antibiotics. I took them for a few days. I found out that I was pregnant and also that the drug perscribed and taken causes birth defects. My son was born with UPJ a Kidney condition. Do I have a case against the hospital and/or dr for perscribing them to me and not doing a pregnancy test to insure I was or wasn't pregnant before perscribing a medication that causes birth defects?

Asked on 3/22/08, 2:43 pm

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Jared Faerber The Faerber Law Firm, PC

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Re: Medical injury due to medication

You (and your son) might have various claims against those involved. These types of claims are difficult and costly to pursue, but under the right set of facts, can be viable. To really make a determination about this, I would need many more details. I would be interested in discussing this with you at no charge. My contact information can be found at www.jrf-law.com.

Thank you.

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Answered on 3/24/08, 1:16 pm

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