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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When that happens it is vital that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. 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 care in his or her area of expertise. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth defect attorney.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth defect law firm claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor and others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant workers they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they caused it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided it is possible to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are instances where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories which expose their employees to dangerous chemicals when they work.