Birth Defect Litigation: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing drugs which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was bound by a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed into the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. The presence of a variety of chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer defect attorney can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based 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 qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child developing birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while when they work.

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