Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's not possible. When that becomes a reality it is vital that parents in shock seek the assistance 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 get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be the result of a doctor's negligence. For instance in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice 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 each year with birth defects. These birth defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown 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 far from the only one. Many different toxins and chemicals that are present in the home, workplace and food can increase the risk 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. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect law firms defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative populations and will follow their progress over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they are responsible for it. However, these issues are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able to determine the full cost of the medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.