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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect, but that's sometimes not possible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions or inability to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect within the United States. These defects can be of various severity and impact the way a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious issues that could be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects could be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also play a role. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food can increase the chance of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to determine exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the challenge is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the problem, but it is often the case that these kinds of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to compensation through an action for birth defect attorney defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine whether your child's illness was caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures an infant before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to dangerous chemicals while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.