Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's not possible. If that happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the risk of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they are the result of an error or negligence of a physician. For instance when a doctor is unable to identify an inborn disability and fails to notify parents of the impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly caused injuries and damages and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include the cost of medical bills, lost wages, 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 medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like Cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) that are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have led to birth defect law firms defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors could cause the condition. The challenge is to evaluate these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition in relation to the severity.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while during their work.