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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of this condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses from the injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment 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. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.