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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors but they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. The presence of many different chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to assess the effects of these factors 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 enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the long term. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyer defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers hazardous substances when they work.