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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance in the event that a physician is unable to identify the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

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

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the infant. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

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

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. 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

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to analyze these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided and you are entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's illness is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth defect attorneys. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to harmful chemicals in the workplace.