Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When that happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm, fpcom.co.kr, can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails to follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could mean failing to perform prenatal screening and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries 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 defects in utero, and then fails not to notify parents they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damages and injuries, and that the plaintiff suffered economic and non-economic losses because of the injuries. These damages might include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as Cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents when they take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. These include fungicides, pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how various environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty for having contributed to the disorder, but it is often the case that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided and you are entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are instances when a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which causes harm to a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances on the job, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.