Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York Birth defect law firm (isingna.lncorp.kr) can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to notify parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects vary in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they contributed to it. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.