Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. When that happens, it is essential for parents to 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 (www.mazafakas.Com) can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be a result of a doctor's negligence. For example when a doctor does not recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify parents of the disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

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

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly 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 trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they contributed to it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to helping families seek justice for children who suffer 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 issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's illness is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers who expose their workers to toxic chemicals while at work.