This Is The Ugly Truth About Birth Defect Litigation

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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages from the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects vary in severity and affect manner in which a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

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 toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of a variety of chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided and you are entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.

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