The Three Greatest Moments In Birth Defect Litigation History

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작성자 Whitney Lemmons
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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

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 perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect attorneys defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze 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 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the disorder, but it is often the case that these kinds of problems are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills eligible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers who expose their workers to harmful chemicals at work.

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