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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. When that becomes a reality it is vital that parents who are in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For instance the case where a doctor fails to recognize an inborn disability and fails to notify the parents of this impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance 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 birth defects can vary in severity and impact the manner in which 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 stem from genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in the infant. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because many 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 common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant workers, they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and birth defect attorneys. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts a baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers which expose their employees to dangerous chemicals during their work.