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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects 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 help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

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

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly led to damage and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who 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 consumption during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before the birth defect attorney, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to hazardous substances in the workplace.