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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. For example when a doctor fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth defect attorney problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have caused 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 one. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when companies 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 combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate the effects of these factors 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 diverse populations and follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition according to the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to hazardous substances at work.