Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can result from medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor birth defect and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, consult 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 birth defects can vary in severity and impact way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor and others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it's often the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with 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, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills eligible for compensation.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.