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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth Defect Law Firms defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

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 manner in which a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defect lawsuit defects like the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant workers they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The next step is to study the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.