Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, Birth defects however sometimes they occur due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example, if a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses incurred by the disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must show that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damages and birth defects injuries and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various harmful chemicals when they are working. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to assess the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal team will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child developing birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to dangerous chemicals at work.