Birth Defect LawsuitsParents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm;
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Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For instance when a doctor is unable to identify an inborn disability and then fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.
Some birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can range in severity and affect way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor and others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.
Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.
In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.
While working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of a variety of toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.
Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to assess these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they caused it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.
A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition based on the severity.
Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.