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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's impossible. If that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor fails to recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses incurred by 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 did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can range in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. Many different toxins and chemicals that are found in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided it is possible to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are instances when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.