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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and non-economic losses because of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the 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 representative population and track their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

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

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are instances in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect law firms defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.

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