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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. If this happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock 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 firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening, prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For example in the event that a physician fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify parents of this impairment, parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong costs associated with the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the physician violated this duty, the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical bills, lost wages and emotional stress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable through timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's crucial for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations about prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful chemicals or drugs.

In the scientific research, it is known that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are called 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.

While working, many mothers are exposed to a range of toxic chemicals. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of numerous chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the root of the birth defect. It is possible that a combination of factors may cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

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

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented, you may be able to recover damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is due to an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition your legal counsel will be able to estimate the full cost of the medical bills that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not caused due to medical negligence There have been instances where a doctor has been negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before the birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully litigated cases where a mother's health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances at work in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.