4 Dirty Little Secrets About Birth Defect Litigation And The Birth Defect Litigation Industry

Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want 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 a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be caused by the negligence of a physician. For instance the case where a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses incurred by the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly led to damage and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

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 impact the way children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in 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 our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are unable to determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to assess 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 a representative population and follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the problem, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from 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, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.