15 Latest Trends And Trends In Birth Defect Litigation

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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses related to their child's disability.

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. 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

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of various severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are present in the home or workplace could increase the chances of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The next step is to study the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they caused it. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.

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