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Three Of The Biggest Catastrophes In Birth Defect Litigation History
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Birth Defect Lawsuits
Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.
In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages may include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.
The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.
In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.
Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the problem, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.
A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate 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 have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.
Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers harmful chemicals in the workplace.
Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.
Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.
Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.
In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages may include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.
The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.
In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.
Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.
Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.
Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the problem, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.
A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate 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 have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.
Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers harmful chemicals in the workplace.
