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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor fails to detect an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of the condition, 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 demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have led to 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 one. A variety of toxins and chemicals that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.