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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, 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 malpractice caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

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

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, birth defects mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown 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 factor. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.