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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. When this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. 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 his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact way a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they are responsible for it. But, these problems are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for Birth Defect Law Firm compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.