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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects 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

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

birth defect law firm defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs for their child's disabilities.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damage and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these 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 exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to hazardous substances in the workplace.