Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's not always possible. If that happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. For example, if a physician is unable to identify a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform parents of the disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects can vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they caused it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defect law firm birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms a baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she will give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.