What Is The Heck What Exactly Is Birth Defect Litigation?

Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens it is crucial for parents to seek the help of 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 provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth defect lawyer injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in babies. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly 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. Many different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. 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 still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that is a reason to seek compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to harmful chemicals during their work.