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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be a result of an error by a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor fails to recognize a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of this condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth defect law firm lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the doctor 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 due to his or her injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

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 the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. The presence of many different chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to assess these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the total cost of medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.