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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's not always possible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to notify parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs related to their child's disability.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

Birth defects can result from genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental causes. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many medications have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The trick is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the problem, but it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer 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 prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills suitable for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.