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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects 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

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. For instance when a doctor does not recognize an inborn disability and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth defect lawyer claim seeking compensation for the lifelong 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 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 triggered damage and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example can trigger 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.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to analyze these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers who expose their workers to hazardous substances during their work.