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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential for parents to seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For instance when a doctor fails to detect an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damage and injuries, and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies 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 teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are found in the home, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to analyze these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent prior Birth defects to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuit defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.