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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be the result of an error by a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated that duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. 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 as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have led to birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. However, if companies fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children for the long run. This study will provide comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able calculate the full cost of the medical bills admissible for compensation.

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

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to harmful chemicals during their work.