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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's impossible. If that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help 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 defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be caused by the negligence of a physician. For instance the case where a doctor is unable to identify a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he breached the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the 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 believe 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 every year with birth defects. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. The presence of a variety of toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know 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 causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect law firm defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.