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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor birth defect fails detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals while working. They can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. The presence of many different chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to assess these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that is 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 according to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.