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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer 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 defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the chance of a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to analyze these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that could be eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to hazardous substances when they work.