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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, speak to 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 birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the infant. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

While working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they contributed to it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers toxic chemicals while in the workplace.