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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not possible. If that happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock 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

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to notify parents of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations and monitor them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how a variety of 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 disorder, but it is often the case that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawsuit defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals on the job like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.