Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's not possible. When this happens, it's essential 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

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For instance, if a physician is unable to identify an inborn disability and fails to inform parents of the impairment, parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of chemical and environmental factors. For instance exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious complications for a newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

While working, mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming 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

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints and many other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and can be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in several states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children for the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on the health of children and fetuses.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine if your child's condition is the result of chemical exposure, a medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child born with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances while working like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.