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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If that happens it is vital that parents in shock 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 assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

birth defect law firms birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example the case where a doctor fails to recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace could increase the chances of a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is assessing these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.