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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects 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 provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors but they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect an inborn disability and fails to notify the parents of this impairment, parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages because 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 important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. 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

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

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant women and may 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. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the chance of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. 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 root of the birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to analyze the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition according to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances on the job, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.