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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, 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

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defect attorneys defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example the case where a doctor does not recognize an inborn disability and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

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

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found 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 far from the only one. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are a given. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to get compensation in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills eligible for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to harmful chemicals when they work.