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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Certain birth defect law firm injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while at work. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies 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 eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.