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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform 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 damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. 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 comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are not a choice. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have 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 are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills suitable for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.