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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example the case where a doctor fails to recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and then fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damage and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is assessing the effects of 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 representative population and monitor their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.