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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be the result of an error by a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and impact the how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home or workplace can increase the chance of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to study these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the majority of Birth defect Law firms defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.