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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem they may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth defect lawyer seeking compensation for all costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

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

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

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to assess the 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 enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they caused it. However, these defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers harmful chemicals in the workplace.