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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of an error or negligence of a physician. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages due to 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 required tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to 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 far from the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to assess the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness your legal counsel will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms a baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.