Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. If this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors but they can also be a result of a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all costs related to their child's disability.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to injuries and damages and that the plaintiff was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages could include cost of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice about prenatal visits. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects can be of varying severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the risk of having a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The next step is to evaluate the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide complete information on the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are a given. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided it is possible to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's condition is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts the baby before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.