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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens, it is essential for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

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

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they caused it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided 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 an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to hazardous substances in the workplace.