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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes impossible. If this happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect attorneys 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

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly triggered injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages might include the cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many medications have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to study these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it is the norm that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts a baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers toxic chemicals while when they work.