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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of seasoned birth defect 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 provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect law firm defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals 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 manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for 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 any other environmental cause that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.