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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform the parents they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damage and injuries, and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. If you believe 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

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

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

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while at work. They can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to assess these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are a given. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers harmful chemicals at work.