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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice 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 a kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and birth defect Law firm they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, however it's usually the case that these kinds 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

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.