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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens it is vital for parents to 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 defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example, if a physician is unable to identify the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are 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 a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these types of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.