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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect attorney defect lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.
Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.
Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can range in severity and impact how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.
The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.
It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.
While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect lawyer defect. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held accountable.
Researchers have yet to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.
Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it is the norm that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition 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 due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.
While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to hazardous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.
Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect attorney defect lawyers.
Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.
Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.
Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can range in severity and impact how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.
The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.
It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.
While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect lawyer defect. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held accountable.
Researchers have yet to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.
Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it is the norm that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition 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 due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.
While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to hazardous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.
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