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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it is essential for parents to seek the assistance of experienced 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 (visit Clicavisos here >>) can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance when a doctor does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he breached the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for newborns. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many medications have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in 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 many different chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they caused it. However, these 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 defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided and you are entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.