Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects 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 violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems 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 that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and affect the way that a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating 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 important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

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

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that can harm a baby before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers hazardous substances at work.