Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children perfect however sometimes it's not possible. If that happens it is imperative that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, and environmental exposure can cause serious birth defects and injuries. 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 medical care in their field. This could include failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injury can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, however, they can also be caused by a doctor's negligence. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth defect law firm. for all expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect law firms defect cases demands that the physician had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to his or her injuries. These damages could include the costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are essential to ensure that pregnant women receive the proper tests and monitoring. If you believe that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, you should contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that a child acts, looks and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can result from genetic abnormalities or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in babies. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can cross the placenta to affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate, lips and spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed an array of toxic chemicals while at work. These chemicals can be breathed in, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like EGE or ethylene glycol (EGE) used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxins when they are consuming certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. Many pharmaceuticals have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and may cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the main causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's far from the only one. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are unable to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It could be that an interaction between a variety of factors could cause the condition, but the difficulty is assessing 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 enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how a variety of environmental factors impact fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilt, believing that they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families with children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of causes ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, the majority of these causes can be cured. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided, you may be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able help you determine if the condition of your child is caused by an illness, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the full cost of the associated medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects are not caused by medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare worker has been negligent prior to or during labor and delivery. A physician may incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms an infant before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued claims in which a mother’s health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, increasing the likelihood that she could give birth to a child who has birth defects. We also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose workers to hazardous substances at work like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.