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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced 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

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to study the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defect. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.