Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents of the condition, parents might be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defect cases, the plaintiff must 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 resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth problems and injuries can be avoided through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. Therefore, it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child seek out a 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 can vary in severity and affect how a child appears, behaves and performs in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in the newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to many toxic chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as the ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents who take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven 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 one. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the root of the birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the problem, but the issue is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of infants and children.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they caused it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, a lot of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are cases in which a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.