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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When that happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs 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 doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.