Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. When that happens it is vital that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem they may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' 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 some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant women and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations as well as follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition the legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent during or before labor and birth defect lawsuit. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.