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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly triggered injuries and damages and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way that a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Many different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to study the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to dangerous chemicals when they work.