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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was bound by a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

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 manner in which a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the infant. Our company 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 scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown 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. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment could increase the chances of a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across 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 complete data to date about how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they are responsible for it. However, Birth Defects these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

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

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.