Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. If that happens, it is essential that parents who are in shock seek the help 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 not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor or delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they are caused by the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For example when a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can pursue a wrongful birth lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the disabled child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, that he breached the duty, and that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage because of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our company is committed to bringing employers to account when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful medications or substances.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta to affect the unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed various toxic chemicals while at work. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the production of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents who take certain prescription and over-thecounter medicines. This is due to the fact that many drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defect lawsuit defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. The presence of various toxins and chemical compounds in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defect law firms defects. 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. However, if companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they are negligent and can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the difficulty is evaluating the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them over time and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they may have contributed to the condition, however it is often the case that these types of defects are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys understand this and are committed to helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, most of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's problem is due to an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Based on the severity of your child's health condition your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence there are instances where a doctor has been negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended claims where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.