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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not possible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors but they can also be caused by an error by a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses because of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. The presence of a variety of toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant workers, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The trick is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and monitor them and their children over the long term. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they contributed to it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition according to the severity.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers harmful chemicals at work.