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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If this happens, it's essential that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem they may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all expenses associated with their disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects vary in severity and impact way a child looks, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for newborns. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable 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 pass through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate, lips and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and may cause 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. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home as well as in food items can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to analyze these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawsuit defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

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

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.