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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. For example, if a physician is unable to identify the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

While working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defect lawyer defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to study these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.