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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When that happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned birth defect 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 get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This may include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be a result of the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs that are associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and birth defect Law firm noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects may be of different severity and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when employers fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to determine the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to assess 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 a representative population and track their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of infants and children.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they contributed to it. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families who have children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented and you are entitled to compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are instances in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she will give birth to a child with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.