• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced 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

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be the result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damage and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

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 the way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in 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 various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect lawsuit defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to analyze these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time, as well as 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 suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that could harm 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 healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.