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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For example, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of this impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor and others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause 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 present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations as well as follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they caused it. But, these problems are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.