Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that happens, it is essential that stunned parents 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 defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their area of expertise. This may include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs for their child's disabilities.

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

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for newborns. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home as well as in food items can increase the chance of having a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations and follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided and you are entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a drug or any other environmental cause that could be eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.