Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's impossible. If that happens it is vital that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect 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

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing and prescribing a medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect, or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to notify parents they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect how a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their newborn 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 the unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. 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

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defect lawyer defects. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is evaluating the 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 a representative population and follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how many environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they caused it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that could harm a baby, even before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to hazardous substances at work.