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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is imperative for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be a result of a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs for their child's disabilities.

To win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly led to injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found 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. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to analyze the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the long-term. 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 believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.