Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If that happens it is imperative that stunned parents seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could 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 required testing and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have caused 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 and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect 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 a combination between multiple factors may 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 beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a variety of populations and will follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness the legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances in the workplace for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.