Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If that happens it is vital for parents to seek the help of seasoned 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 provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages might include the expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor and others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

While working, many mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in the home, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the long term. This study will provide most comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the disorder, but it's usually the case that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided it is possible to recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's condition is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the majority of cases are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a baby with Birth Defect Law Firms defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.