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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. For example when a doctor fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost 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 determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect lawsuit defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it's often the case that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided and you are entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will be able to estimate 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 instances where a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits - Modernpnp wrote in a blog post - against companies that expose employees to dangerous substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.