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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform parents they may be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact the how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of harmful chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in 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. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. 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 recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause that is a reason to seek compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to dangerous chemicals at work.