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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If that happens it is vital that parents who are in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

birth defect law firms defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be caused by an error by a doctor. For instance when a doctor fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. 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

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many medications have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided and you are entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which could harm a baby, even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to hazardous substances in the workplace.