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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he breached the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damage and injuries, and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages might 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 testing and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

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

While working, mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause 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 one. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is assessing the effects of these 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 a representative population and track them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawyer defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.