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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. When that happens it is vital that parents in shock 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 defect law firm can help you find answers.
Medical Malpractice
If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.
Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child's disability.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician 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 damages as a result of the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and impact how a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.
The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.
In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.
Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is assessing 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 a representative population and track them over time and their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.
Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition based on the severity.
While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories which expose their employees to harmful chemicals during their work.