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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's impossible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defects law firm can help.

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they could also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For example when a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this condition, parents may make a claim for wrongful birth defect lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime costs associated with the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage as a result of the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper testing and monitoring. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is the result of medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These birth defects can range in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed to a range of harmful chemicals. They can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is because many pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. However, when companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between several factors can cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating 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 enroll 100 women from the representative population and monitor them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how various environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these types of defects are a given. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many 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 recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's condition is the result of an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Depending 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 admissible for compensation.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms an infant before it is born, or they may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed to toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chances that she would give birth to a child suffering from birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.