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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If that happens, it is essential that parents 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 defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance when a doctor fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and birth defects emotional stress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction 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 now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's condition is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.