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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 vital that parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

To win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect law firms defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects can be of various severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

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

While working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to analyze 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 their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.

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