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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that becomes a reality it is vital that parents who are in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For instance the case where a doctor does not recognize a congenital disability in utero and fails to notify parents of this impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her 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 believe that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment could increase the chances of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can trigger the condition. The trick is to assess these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of problems are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to compensation through a birth defect lawyer defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition based on the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.