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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 crucial parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful and exposure to environmental factors. 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 region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

birth defect law firms defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

While working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have led to 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 chemicals and toxins that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives and their children. 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 are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the problem, but it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers to toxic chemicals while during their work.