Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. If this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek the help 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 get answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to perform prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are usually due to genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by an error or negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's actions or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's vital for pregnant women adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth defect attorneys injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, appear and performs. Some are minor, while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The causes of birth defects could be due to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins can be transmitted through the placenta, affecting an unborn child. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

While they are working, many mothers are exposed a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been tested properly on pregnant women and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment can increase the likelihood of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable determine exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the effects of these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in several states. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt and believe that they contributed to it. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented it is possible to seek compensation through lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer 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 occasions where a doctor or healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.