Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If this happens, it's crucial parents who are shocked seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous drugs and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the risk of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic or environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disorder in the uterus and then fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents may make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses associated with the handicapped 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 physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Certain birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it's vital for pregnant women follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal visits. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can range in severity and impact way that a child appears, acts and functions in life. Some are minor while others can cause serious issues that could be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic defects or a range of environmental and chemcial factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is committed in ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many toxic chemicals while they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. Many medications have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only reason. Many different chemicals and toxins found in our homes or workplace could increase the chances of a birth defect. These include fungicides, pesticides lead, heavy metals, some paints and various chemical substances. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that a combination of factors can trigger the condition. The challenge is to study the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100 women from the representative population as well as follow them and their children over the long run. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how different environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a birth defect in their child feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these kinds of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect law firm defect lawyers are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer will be able to help you determine if your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses associated with your child's condition according to the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker is negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor might prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully defended cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the chances that she could give birth to a child with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers toxic chemicals while in the workplace.