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작성자 Tracie Edwin
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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes impossible. If that happens it is imperative that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a range of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.