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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be the result of an error by a doctor. For instance, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth defect lawyer seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill 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 losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could 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 your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects vary in severity and impact way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are at work. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, when employers do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can trigger the condition. The problem is to study the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's condition is caused by a medication, chemical or Birth defect law Firm environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness your legal counsel will be able to estimate the total cost of associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.