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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth defect attorneys injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only one. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and monitor them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.