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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects 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 get 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 testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, speak to 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 defects can vary in severity and affect manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defect attorney defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. The presence of a variety of toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to study these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most complete data available on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's illness is caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor could 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 claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.