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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If that happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be the result of an error by a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth defect law Firm 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 various severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have led to 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 one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney defect lawyer will be able to help 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. Based on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills eligible for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

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