Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes impossible. When that becomes a reality, it is essential that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician violates the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For example exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious complications 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 the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been properly tested on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and many other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. However, when employers fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to study these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations as well as follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

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

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications 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 semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.