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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If that happens, it is essential that parents who are in shock 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 assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician fails to detect an inborn disability and fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused injuries and damages and that the plaintiff suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and follow them and their children for the long term. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defect lawsuit defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances on the job, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.