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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. When that happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. For example in the event that a physician fails to recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damage and injuries, and that he was a victim of economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect lawsuit defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while working. They can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they caused it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to get compensation in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child developing a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers dangerous chemicals during their work.