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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or birth defect drugs.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can enter the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

While working, Birth Defect mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals aren't 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 chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to analyze 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 representative population and monitor them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication that causes harm to a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.