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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs for their child's disabilities.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can range in severity and impact the how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for a newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when employers do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time and also their children. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect attorneys defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories who expose their workers to dangerous chemicals at work.