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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. If this happens, it is essential for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform parents of this condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands 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 directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect way that a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental causes. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and Birth Defect Law Firm toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only one. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it's often the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that is a reason to seek compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child developing birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals when they work.