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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. When that happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect law firm defect cases demands that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, consult 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 be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes or workplace can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they were responsible for the defect. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to recover damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness in relation to the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.