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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked 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 provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. For instance in the event that a physician fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they caused it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided, you may be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor birth defect law firm may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to dangerous chemicals at work.