Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens it is crucial for parents to seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect lawsuit defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor owed a duty of duty to the patient, and that he violated the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly caused damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor and others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the risk of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to analyze the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided, you may be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

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 another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal counsel will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace.