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Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. If that happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the cost 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 required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have caused 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. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the effects of 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 enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide most complete information on the effects of environmental factors on the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness was 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 expenses associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.