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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses from the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects can stem from genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals 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 shown 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 one. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The next step is to assess these interactions 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 a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they contributed to it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from 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 which could have been avoided, you may be able to get compensation in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if the condition of your child is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued allegations that a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.