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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. When this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.
Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.
Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.
In order to prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and non-economic losses from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional stress.
Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer immediately.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects can range 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.
The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.
In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.
While working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.
Researchers are unable to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.
Product Liability
Birth problems can be caused by a variety causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to get compensation in an action for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.
While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth defect lawyer. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers in cases where 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 birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to toxic chemicals while when they work.