Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. If this happens, it is essential that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled 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 to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during the birth and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. For instance in the event that a physician is unable to identify a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

In order to win a medical malpractice case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor was bound by a duty of care to the patient, that he breached that duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in injuries and damages and that the patient was a victim of economic and non-economic damages because of the injuries. These damages may include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals comprise industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defect attorneys defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and monitor them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive data on the effects of environmental factors on fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's health condition, your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are instances when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine that hurts a baby before it is born, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.