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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's not possible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth defect law firm seeking compensation for all the costs 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 inability to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may 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 health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking 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 not the only one. The presence of numerous chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace.