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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If that happens it is crucial that parents in shock seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs 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

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that the patient suffered economic and non-economic losses because of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been properly tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defect lawsuit defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals that are found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they caused it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. 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

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are qualified for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.