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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact the way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. 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 to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly 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 identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.