Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could be due to not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses related to their child's disability.

To prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence 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 manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and birth Defect Law firm food could increase the chances of 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 unable identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to study the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them over time and also their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.