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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects vary in severity and affect way that a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is assessing these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.