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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek out the help 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 can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. For instance when a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of this impairment, parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect law firms defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is assessing these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

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

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.