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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If this happens it is vital for parents to seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their 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 making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can range in severity and impact the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

While working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating 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 populations and monitor them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence, there have been cases where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims in which a mother’s health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.