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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the help of experienced birth defects 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 find answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails follow the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. It could be a failure to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the chance of having a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they occur due to an error or negligence of a physician. For example when a doctor does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to inform parents of the impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses incurred by the disabled child.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of care to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries, and that the patient was a victim of economic and non-economic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional distress.

Certain birth injuries and defects can be prevented with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed in making employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While they are working, mothers are exposed of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. Many different toxins and chemicals found in our homes workplace, food and work environment could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant workers, they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of the birth defect in a specific way. It is possible that a combination between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood 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 types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or any other environmental cause which is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical bills that are related to your child's illness 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 worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorney defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health care provider 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 brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances at work for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.