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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be the result of an error by a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs related to their child's disability.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damage and injuries, and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lawsuits lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

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 teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in 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 cause. The presence of numerous chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the problem is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they contributed to it. However, these defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyer defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills admissible for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.