20 Myths About Birth Defect Litigation: Dispelled

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Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, 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 doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be the result of an error by a doctor. For instance when a doctor fails to recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform the parents of this impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example causes serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study the effects of these factors 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 enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many 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 involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

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