Gregory Riemer спросил 5 месяцев назад
Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it’s not always possible. When this happens, it’s essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned 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 assist you in getting answers.
Medical Malpractice
Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and birth.
Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For instance, if a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform parents of this disability, the parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.
A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor’s negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer right away.
Toxic Chemicals
Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.
The causes of a child’s birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.
It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.
Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.
Environmental Exposure
Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it’s far from the only one. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees they’re negligent and could be held accountable.
Researchers aren’t able to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children’s Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.
Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.
Product Liability
Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to claim damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.
A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child’s illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child’s condition depending on the severity.
While the vast majority of birth defects aren’t caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.
Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies when a mother’s medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals when they work.