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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the birth and delivery.

birth defect lawsuit birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to inform the parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due 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 in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been properly tested on pregnant woman and have caused 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 reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard 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 is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The trick is to study these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's illness is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills qualified for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to harmful chemicals during their work.