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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damage and injuries, and that the patient was a victim of economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and affect way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to assess the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defect attorney defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.