Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.
Medical negligence, 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
When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.
The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.
It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.
While working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to analyze the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of children and fetuses.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children who have birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided it is possible to get compensation in a lawsuit involving birth defects.
A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition based on the severity.
While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with a birth defect. We have also brought
birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.