Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. If that happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or committing a lapse during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be a result of a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform parents they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs related to their child's disability.

To win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing 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

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor and others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide complete information on the effects of environmental factors on the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it is the norm that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided, you may be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition according to the severity.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where doctors have been negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.