Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not feasible. When this happens, it's essential parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical malpractice or drugs that pose a risk and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth defect attorneys injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be legally able to file a case for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs for their child's disabilities.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly caused damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

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 seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect how a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant employees, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided it is possible to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

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

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers dangerous chemicals at work.