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Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

birth defect attorneys injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence and drugs that are harmful or exposure to environmental toxins. A New York birth defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical negligence occurs when a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of medical care in their field. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the likelihood of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic or environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of a doctor's negligence or malpractice. For example when a doctor fails to detect the presence of a congenital defect in utero and fails to notify the parents of this disability, the parents can file a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the lifelong expenses associated with the handicapped child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician violated that duty, the doctor's actions, or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages as a result of his or her injuries. These damages may include cost of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can result from genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can cross the placenta and harm an unborn baby. These toxins are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina Bifida.

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

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of numerous toxins and chemical compounds in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxins is usually unavoidable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, it is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pinpoint the exact cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the problem 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 crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and follow them and their children for the course of time. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty because they believe they were responsible for the defect. However, these defects are usually inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families with children who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition which could have been avoided and prevented, you could be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's illness was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or other environmental trigger 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.

While the vast majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are occasions where a healthcare worker has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug makers where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child being born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories who expose their workers to dangerous chemicals in the workplace.