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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is vital that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

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, look and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

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

While working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defect law firms defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are admissible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers to harmful chemicals when they work.