Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example the case where a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of this condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly caused injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way children behave, look and functions. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina Bifida.

While they are working, mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been adequately tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only one. The presence of various toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and monitor them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they contributed to it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented and you are entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, birth defect a medication or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication incorrectly that can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.