Birth Defect LawsuitsParents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.
Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses related to their child's disability.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act 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 and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.
Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.
Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.
In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.
Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while working. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to assess these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the problem, but it is often the case that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.
Product Liability
Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a
birth defect lawsuit.
A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.
Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.