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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes impossible. When this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in 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 one. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided and you are entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child being born with birth defects. We have also brought Birth Defect Law Firms defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.