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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. When that happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. For example when a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are 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 due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home, workplace and food can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to determine exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to study these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to harmful chemicals during their work.