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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of care to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper 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 kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete information on the effects of environmental factors on the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defect lawsuit defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness in relation to the severity.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.