Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's impossible. If this happens, it's vital parents who are shocked seek the assistance of a seasoned birth defects lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defect law firm can help you find answers.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries can be the result of genetic and environmental causes, but occasionally they arise due to an error or negligence of a physician. For instance, if a physician fails to detect a congenital disability in utero and then fails to notify parents of this disability, the parents can make a claim for wrongful birth seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects, the plaintiff must prove that the doctor was bound by a duty of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly led to injuries and damages and that the plaintiff suffered economic and non-economic losses because of the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's crucial for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical malpractice 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 form of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect way that a child appears and behaves in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic abnormalities or a range of environmental and chemical factors. For example, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious problems for a newborn. Our company is committed to holding employers 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 and harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled, inhaled or absorbed through the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents may also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been shown to cause birth defect attorneys 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. Many different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home workplace, food and work environment can increase the risk of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is almost always inevitable. However, when companies do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they're negligent and may be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the problem is evaluating these interactions in real time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty for having contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these types of defects are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems are caused by a variety of 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 that could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's condition 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 team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the medical bills that are admissible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are instances where a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and birth. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or they may make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully litigated claims in which a mother’s health healthcare provider was exposed toxic chemicals or prescription drugs which increased the chance that she would give birth to a child who has birth defects. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to dangerous substances while working for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.