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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens, it is essential for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.
Birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example the case where a doctor is unable to identify the presence of a congenital defect in utero and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.
Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.
It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.
While working, many mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate these 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 enrol 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.
Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they contributed to it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided it is possible to recover damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.
A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.
Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child developing birth defect. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.