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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of seasoned 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

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to 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 many different chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant workers, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a variety of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted 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 baby with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers which expose their employees to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.