Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. When that happens it is imperative that parents who are in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could include not performing prenatal tests and prescribing medicines which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are caused by a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem that their child is disabled, parents may be eligible to file a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect attorneys defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he did not fulfill the duty, and that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damages from the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect the manner in which a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed in holding employers accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful drugs or substances.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they take certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in our homes or workplace could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers have yet to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can cause the condition. The challenge is to analyze 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 women from the representative population and follow them and their children over the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they are responsible for it. However, these issues are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated 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 use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

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

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor might prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medications or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.