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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If that happens it is vital for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been properly tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition the legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while during their work.