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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When that happens, it is essential that parents who are 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 help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and 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 because of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated 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. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they contributed to it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer 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. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defect lawsuit defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are instances in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories which expose their employees to harmful chemicals during their work.