Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to damages and injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety 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 for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while working. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers 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, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition according to the severity.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child being born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous substances while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.