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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of an error or negligence of a physician. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth defect lawyer claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes or workplace can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative 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 various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are a given. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in an action for birth defect lawyer defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers dangerous chemicals when they work.