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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be a result of a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. 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 as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

While they are working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have led to 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 one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home, workplace and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.