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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. When this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth Defect Law firms defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform the parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses related to their child's disability.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is assessing 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 enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging 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 in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers dangerous chemicals at work.