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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's not possible. When that happens, it is essential for parents to seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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





Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance when a doctor is unable to identify an inborn disability and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to win a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damage and injuries, and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

birth defect lawsuit alexandria can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated 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. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

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

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to hazardous substances at work.