The 10 Most Terrifying Things About Birth Defect Litigation

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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawsuit defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor fails to recognize an inborn disability and Birth Defect Law Firm fails to inform parents of this impairment, parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of a variety of chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to evaluate these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child developing birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.

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