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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents who are in shock seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped 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, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

Birth defects can result from genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

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

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defect lawyer defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The next step is to study these 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 variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they caused it. However, these defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided, you may be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills eligible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.

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