Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly caused damages and injuries, and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to 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. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing these 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 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they contributed to it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to seek compensation through a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.