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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to notify parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

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

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal appointments. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact the way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while at work. 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 manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many medications have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and may 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. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is assessing 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 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they caused it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to hazardous substances during their work.