Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Medical negligence, birth defects dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero and birth defects fails to inform parents they may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly 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 the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth defect lawyer injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If businesses 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 could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from 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. However, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented and you are entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.