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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial that parents in shock seek the help of experienced 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 assist.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence 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 defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. 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 disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide complete information on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect law firm defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.