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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example the case where a doctor does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify the parents of this impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in injuries and damages and that he was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence 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 a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly 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 not the only cause. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. 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 determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that can harm a baby before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child with birth defect attorney defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.