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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If this happens it is crucial that stunned parents 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 defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing drugs which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs related to their child's disability.

To win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they caused it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

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

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

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