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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative for parents to seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals 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 toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant woman and have led to 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. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes or workplace could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to assess the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number 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 complete information to date on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawsuit defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.