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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For instance, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defect lawsuit defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of numerous chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.