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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If this happens it is vital 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 can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth defect law firm injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause 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 track them over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills eligible 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 delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.