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Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. When this happens, it's crucial that parents who are stunned seek the assistance of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects can result from medical malpractice and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of care in his or her area of expertise. This could include failing to perform routine prenatal tests and prescribing a 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 environmental and genetic factors however, they can also be caused by the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect attorneys defect cases requires 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 led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damage as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects vary in severity and affect the how a child appears and behaves throughout life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may traverse the placenta and affect an unborn child. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as cleft lips and palates spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of harmful chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be ingested or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant women and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. Numerous different chemicals and toxins found in the home or workplace can increase the likelihood of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is assessing these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from representative populations and will follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are not a choice. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are committed to helping families seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's condition is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able calculate the total cost of associated medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused due to medical negligence, there are cases when a healthcare worker is negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it's born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health medical professional was exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she would give birth to a child with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to hazardous substances on the job in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.