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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For example in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.
To win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.
Some birth injuries and defects are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's vital for birth Defect Lawsuits pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.
Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.
It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.
While working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.
Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The next step is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.
Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they caused it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.
Product Liability
Birth defects can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided and you are entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition according to the severity.
While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts a baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child developing birth defect. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous chemicals in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.
