Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but at times that's not possible. If that happens, it is essential that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice and drugs that are harmful and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defect law firm can help you get answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a mistake during the labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth defect law firm injuries are typically due to genetic and environmental causes, however sometimes they occur due to medical negligence or malpractice. If a physician fails to detect congenital defects in utero and fails to inform parents of the problem they may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all expenses related to their child's disability.

In order to win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill this duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered injuries and damages and that the patient suffered economic and non-economic losses from the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with some kind of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of various severity and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The reasons for a child's birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example causes serious complications in the infant. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their newborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in the scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate as well as spina bifida, and muscular dystrophy.

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed into the skin of the body. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that many drugs are not properly tested on pregnant women and have been found to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most common causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home, workplace and food could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints heavy pigments, certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is nearly always inevitable. If employers fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes a particular birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now being conducted in a number of states, is so crucial. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from diverse populations and monitor them and their children for the long run. This study will provide the most complete information to date on how many environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the problem, but it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect lawyers know this and are committed to families who seek justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol use during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is due to the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the degree of your child's illness your legal counsel will also be able calculate the total cost of medical bills that are qualified for compensation.

Although the vast majority of birth injuries are not due to medical negligence There have been instances in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor could incorrectly prescribe a medication that harms a baby before it is born, or commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child with birth defect. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor and paint factories that expose their workers to toxic chemicals while at work.