Birth Defects and Pharmaceutical Drugs
Between two and ten percent of all birth defects are the direct result of using OTC or prescription medications during pregnancy. There are three ways that medications can cause birth defects:

1. They can do direct damage to the fetus, causing abnormal development.

2. They can compromise the function of the placenta, often by constricting blood vessels and reducing the supply of oxygen and nutrients from the mother to the fetus. This can lead to underdevelopment or low birth weight, which are risk factors for birth defects.

3. They can trigger forceful uterine contractions, potentially injuring the fetus or prompting premature birth.

If you took a medication during pregnancy, which caused birth defects in your child, you may be eligible to seek compensation for your past and future medical bills, expenses, pain and suffering, and more. Continue >

Birth Defects and Environmental Hazards
Environmental contaminants such as chemicals and industrial products are responsible for causing approximately ten percent of all birth defects.

If your child suffered birth defects because of prenatal exposure to environmental hazards or maternal exposure to chemicals in the workplace, you and your child may be able to seek compensation for your economic losses, cost of medical treatment, and pain and suffering. Please contact us to speak with a qualified and experienced attorney at Oshman & Mirisola. Continue >