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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. When that happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the assistance 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 assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform the parents they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect law firms defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient 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 losses due to his or her injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that your child's birth defect 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 each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals while at work. They can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it 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 mix of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to assess these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they contributed to it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.