Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing drugs that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician fails to recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and may even cause death.

Birth defects can result from genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed into the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents may 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 proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the chance of a birth defect. These include pesticides, fungicides lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to assess these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is often the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or other environmental factor which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition according to the severity.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated allegations that a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would 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 harmful chemicals when they work.