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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are 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 defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor and others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and may cause 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 reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might 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 defended cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous chemicals at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.