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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If that happens it is imperative that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced 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 help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly caused damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes or workplace can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect lawsuit defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to get compensation in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. 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 defended lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.