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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm (shop7.kokoo.kr) can help you get 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 chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact the manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while they are working. They can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause 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 various chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they contributed to it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers to hazardous substances when they work.