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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's not always possible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced 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

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth defect law firm injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be caused by an error by a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way 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 be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with 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 can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.