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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. When that happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance when a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

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

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. Many different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The trick is to analyze these interactions 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 a 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 different environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental factor that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.