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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide 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 include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs related to their child's disability.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered injuries and damages and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice about prenatal visits. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects vary in severity and affect way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause 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 cause. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness the legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories who expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace.