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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 important that parents who are stunned seek out 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 attorneys defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary 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 as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are working. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete data available on how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, however it's usually the case that these kinds of problems are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to hazardous substances at work.