Ten Things You Need To Be Aware Of Birth Defect Litigation

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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If that happens it is vital that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor 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 directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home, workplace and food can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed 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 can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.

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