Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic factors but they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes 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 and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it's often the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defect lawsuit defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to harmful chemicals in the workplace.