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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled 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 help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. For example the case where a doctor does not recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defect lawsuit defects, such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to study these 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 follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand 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 consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that 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 will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.