Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect however, sometimes that's not possible. If this happens, it is essential that parents who are in shock seek the assistance of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Medical malpractice, dangerous drugs, and exposure to environmental hazards can lead to serious birth defects and injuries. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing, prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, but sometimes they are the result of medical negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital problems in utero, and then fails not to notify parents of the condition, parents might be able to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the costs related to their child's disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or failure to act led directly to injuries and damages, and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically as a result of the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Certain birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' advice regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, speak to an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a type of birth defect in the United States. These defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and can even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects may be due to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example can trigger serious complications in the infant. Our company is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant mothers or their unborn babies to harmful chemicals or medications.

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

While working, mothers are exposed to a variety of harmful chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents, such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) employed in the manufacture of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is one of the major causes of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only reason. The presence of various chemicals and toxins at the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. 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. However, if companies fail to safeguard pregnant employees, they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors may cause the condition. The problem is to assess the effects of these factors in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now getting under way in several states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and track them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive information to date on how many environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they caused it. But, these problems are not always preventable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families whose children are born who have birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been avoided it is possible to get compensation in lawsuits for birth defects.

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

Although the majority of birth defect lawsuit defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances when a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication in a way that could harm a baby, even before birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies when a mother's medical care provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her child developing birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to dangerous chemicals on the job for example, a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.