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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens, it's vital that parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

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

Medical Malpractice

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

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, however, they can also be a result of an error by a doctor. For example when a doctor does not recognize the presence of a congenital defect in utero and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor violated this duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These birth defects are of various degrees and impact the way the child behaves, looks and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects could be due to genetic abnormalities or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful drugs or substances.

In the scientific literature, it is established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be consumed, inhaled or absorbed through the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to find the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them throughout their lives and also their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of defects are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue which could have been avoided, you may be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

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

While the majority of cases are not due to medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication that injures the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the risk that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals at work.