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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When that happens it is vital for parents to seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in injuries and damages and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defect lawsuit defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals that are 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 toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is evaluating 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 enroll 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child being born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.