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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth defect lawyer.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes as well as in food items could increase the chances of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these kinds of problems are a given. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to harmful chemicals at work.