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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is vital for parents to seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician fails to recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and then fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to get compensation in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are instances when a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.