Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but at times that's not feasible. When this happens, it's important parents who are shocked seek out the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

If a physician fails to adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their area, it is deemed medical malpractice. This could include not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents of the condition, parents might be in a position to file a lawsuit for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs for their child's disabilities.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill that duty, that his actions or lack of action directly resulted in damage and injuries, and that he was a victim of economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages may include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic disorders or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is committed in 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 as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals when they are working. They can be inhaled, ingested or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most common causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors is also a major cause. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The problem is to assess these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow their progress over time, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are not always preventable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be avoided. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medicine incorrectly, which harms a baby even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.