Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not always possible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing, 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 are often due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform the 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 expenses for their child's disabilities.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice 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 vary in severity and affect way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor and others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. 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, birth defect lawsuits but it's not the only reason. The presence of various toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to analyze the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

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

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.