Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could mean failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to notify parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defect lawsuit defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These defects can vary in severity and impact the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The next step is to assess the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it's often the case that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to helping families 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 prevented and you are entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

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