Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes not always possible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they occur due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a breach of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to injuries and damages and that he suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages could include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These birth defects are of various degrees and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

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

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE, ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes as well as in food items can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. But, when businesses fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations as well as follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they caused it. However, these birth defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defect law firms defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol consumption 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 claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will also be able to determine the total cost of associated medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her child developing a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals while working in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.