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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens it is crucial for parents to 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 defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can be of various severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

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

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

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

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

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous substances on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.