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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If that happens it is crucial that parents in shock 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 help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be the result of a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children who have 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 can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

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 qualifies for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to hazardous substances at work.