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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative for parents to seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth birth defect attorneys defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and fails to notify parents of this impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can range in severity and impact the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate 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 enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations as well as follow them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how different environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they caused it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's problem is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.