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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If that happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance the case where a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and birth defects injuries, and that he was a victim of economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are 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 to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to analyze these 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 enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defect lawyer defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. 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 an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's illness is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.