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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.

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

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defect lawsuit defects such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to analyze these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide complete information on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may 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 allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.