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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. Many different toxins and chemicals that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, some paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children over the course of time. 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 feel guilty because they believe they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth defect lawsuit. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with a birth defect. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.