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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's impossible. When that becomes a reality it is imperative that stunned parents seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to perform routine prenatal testing or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a misstep during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often 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 problems in utero and fails to inform parents that their child is disabled, parents may be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician was obligated to the patient to perform a duty of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's negligence 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 and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and harm the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxic substances can also be consumed by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most frequently cited causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Many different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to assess 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 a representative population and monitor them over time as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the disorder, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been prevented and you are entitled to recover damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if the condition of your child is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not the result of medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories which expose their employees to harmful chemicals at work.