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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If that happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For example, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's advice about prenatal visits. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defect law firm defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been proven 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 reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually 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 problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to hazardous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.