20 Insightful Quotes On Birth Defect Litigation > 자유게시판

Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance in the event that a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. 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

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These defects may be of different severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to evaluate these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they contributed to it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes 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 issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to hazardous substances during their work.