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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could mean not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate 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 a representative population and follow them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

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

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