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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses related to their child's disability.

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

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to assess the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence, there have been cases in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued allegations that a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.