Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can 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 of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defect lawyer defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they contributed to it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition based on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to hazardous substances when they work.