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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic factors but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect law firm defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The next step is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor that is a reason to seek compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are instances when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous chemicals in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.