Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. If this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect 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 assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

birth defect law firms defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. For example when a doctor fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and fails to inform parents of this disability, the parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth problems can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as Cleft lips and palates as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, some paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able 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 due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition according to the severity.

While the majority of cases are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.