Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs related to their child's disability.
In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.
Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.
The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.
It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.
While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have caused 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. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still unable to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to analyze 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 follow their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they caused it. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.
Product Liability
Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a
birth defect lawsuit.
A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.
While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.
Our
birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.