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10 Quick Tips On Birth Defect Litigation

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Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. For example in the event that a physician is unable to identify the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of the impairment, 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 was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a 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 studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers dangerous chemicals at work.

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