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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but at times that's not possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a physician does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance the case where a doctor does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with a birth defect. These defects vary in severity and impact way that a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many medications have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also play a role. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes, workplace and food could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins 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 unable pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from diverse populations and will follow them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful and believe that they are responsible for it. However, these defects are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers; water.vouvstudio.com, are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's illness is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills associated with your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with birth defect. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.