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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be a result of the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for birth defect Attorney wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that the patient was a victim of economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These chemicals are 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 a wide variety of toxic chemicals while working. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of having a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they are responsible for it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that causes harm to a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to toxic chemicals while when they work.