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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth defect lawyer.
Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic factors however, they could also be the result of an error by a doctor. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of this disability, Birth Defect Law Firm the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.
In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.
The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.
It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.
While working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the chance of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.
Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition according to the severity.
Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.
Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.
Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.
Medical Malpractice
When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth defect lawyer.
Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic factors however, they could also be the result of an error by a doctor. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of this disability, Birth Defect Law Firm the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.
In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.
The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.
It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.
While working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the chance of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.
Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.
A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition according to the severity.
Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.
Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.