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

Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If that happens, it is essential for parents to seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.