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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth Defect law Firms injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to harmful chemicals during their work.