Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. 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 region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way the child behaves, looks and functions. Some are minor, Birth defect Lawsuit but others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications for newborns. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it's often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers to harmful chemicals when they work.