Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. If this happens, it is essential for parents to seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be caused by the negligence of a physician. If a doctor fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses associated with their disabled child.

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 doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice 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 type of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can be of varying severity and impact the way children behave, appear and functions. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious problems for a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for birth defect exposed pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can cross the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. They can be ingested or inhaled through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. A lot of pharmaceuticals haven't been properly tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment could increase the chances of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held responsible.

Researchers aren't able to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the difficulty is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time and their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they caused it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many factors, ranging from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you might be able to seek compensation through a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will also be able to calculate the total cost of medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are instances where a healthcare professional has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medicine that hurts an infant before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health healthcare provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chance that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers to harmful chemicals when they work.