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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens it is imperative for parents to seek the assistance of experienced 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 assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example, if a physician fails to detect an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume 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 among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how various environmental factors influence 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, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances on the job like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.