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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens it is vital for parents to seek the help of experienced 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 help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they arise due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents they may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some type of birth defect lawsuit defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can pass through the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and have led to 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 toxins and chemicals that are present in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant workers, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the root of the birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it is often the case that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects are caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided, you may be able to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's problem is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence there are instances where doctors have been negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted allegations that a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers toxic chemicals while at work.