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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to notify parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses as well as lost wages and emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects can be prevented by timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's important for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations 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 form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even be fatal.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as cleft lips and palates as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals while they are working. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the chance of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the problem is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it's often the case that these kinds of problems are a given. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if your child's illness is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's illness your legal team will also be able to calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.