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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens it is imperative that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause 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 reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing the 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 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they caused it. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to claim damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills admissible for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.