Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's not possible. When this happens, it's essential that parents who are shocked seek out 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

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem they may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the effects of these interactions 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 representative populations as well as follow them and their children over 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 who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty and believe that they caused it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child being born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories which expose their employees to harmful chemicals during their work.