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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. When that happens it is vital for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting 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 include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For example, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.

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

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

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

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided and you are entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are instances where a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.