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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If that happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek the help of experienced 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 help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform the parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced 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 defects can be of various severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins 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 they are working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals 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

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of a particular birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they contributed to it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided, you may be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers harmful chemicals during their work.