Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero and Birth Defect Law Firm fails to notify parents they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty 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 as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence 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 may be of different severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses 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 could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided, you may be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills qualified for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.