Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's not always possible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a physician. For instance, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents may make a claim for birth defect law firm wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor and others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like lip clefts, palates, and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's far from the only one. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is evaluating the 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 diverse populations and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it is the norm that these kinds of issues are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers dangerous chemicals at work.