25 Shocking Facts About Birth Defect Litigation
Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.
Medical Malpractice
If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. For example the case where a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.
Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth defect attorney injury attorney immediately.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.
Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For 133.6.219.42 instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.
In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.
Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly 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 not the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families who have children who have birth defects.
Product Liability
Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.
Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.
Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers hazardous substances at work.
