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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses for their child's disabilities.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary 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 every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can range in severity and impact the how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defect law firms defects, such as the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have led to 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. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge 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 important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of cases are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers to harmful chemicals when they work.