Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect attorneys defect for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

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 how a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors could cause the condition. The trick is to assess the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, birth defects or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while during their work.