Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked 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 can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect, or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents they may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs associated with their disabled child.

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 doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

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

While working, many mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem is evaluating 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 enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations as well as follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental factor that is a reason to seek compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.