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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause 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 include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

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 affect the way that the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect lawsuit defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to assess the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they caused it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided 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 assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect attorney defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.