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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries, and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not 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 that are present in the home or workplace can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a 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. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow them over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have 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, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to hazardous substances when they work.