Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem of the condition, parents might be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence 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 medical bills as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

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 impact the way that a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

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 referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major factor. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data available on 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 are responsible for it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's problem is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyer defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to hazardous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.