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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of an error or negligence of a physician. For example when a doctor fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

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 negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth defect attorneys injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through 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 or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the chance of a birth defect attorney defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always 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 pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided it is possible to claim damages in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will also be able to determine the total cost of associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child being born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers which expose their employees to toxic chemicals while when they work.