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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial for parents to seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of an error or negligence of a physician. For instance in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the 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 physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused 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 medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These defects vary in severity and impact way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to evaluate 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 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they caused it. However, these defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families who have children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.