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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician fails to recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming 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 an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of numerous chemical compounds and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in 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 most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

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 could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills qualified for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures a baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.