Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow 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, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor or delivery.

birth defect lawsuit defects and birth injuries are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, however, they could also be a result of an error by a doctor. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform the parents of this impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

To win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damage and injuries, and that he or she was a victim of economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the way that a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

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

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. 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 one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data available on how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they were responsible for the defect. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions in which a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it's born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous chemicals in the workplace, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.