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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however, sometimes that's not possible. If this happens it is vital that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually caused by genetic or environmental causes, but occasionally they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, 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 the expenses for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' advice about prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is the result of medical malpractice, consult an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects may be of different severity and impact the way the child behaves, looks and functions. 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 disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft lip and palate spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many medications have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. The presence of many different toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defect lawsuit defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the disorder, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented it is possible to recover damages in a lawsuit involving birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to assist you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that could be eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases where a healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully prosecuted cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she would give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.