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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, 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

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability 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 could include the costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, 133.6.219.42 and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, 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 birth defects can vary in severity and impact the how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of various toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to study these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness based on the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child developing birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while in the workplace.