Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When that happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence or drugs that pose a risk or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be a result of a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform the parents they may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to injuries and damages and that the patient suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects can vary in severity and affect how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the risk of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and track their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be able to recover damages in lawsuits 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 any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with a birth defect. We also brought birth defect law firms defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.