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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be the result of an error by a doctor. For example when a doctor does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they contributed to it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

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

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

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.