Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect attorneys defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice 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 birth defects can range in severity and impact the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pin down exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to evaluate these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the problem, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering 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, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided it is possible to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers to harmful chemicals during their work.

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