Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents would like their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not possible. When that becomes a reality it is vital for parents to seek the help 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 defect law firm can assist you in getting answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their area of expertise. This could include failing to conduct routine prenatal tests or prescribing medications that increase the likelihood of birth defect, or making a mistake during labor and birth.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are often the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to a doctor's negligence or malpractice. If a doctor fails detect congenital defects in utero and fails to notify parents they may be in a position to file a lawsuit for wrongful birth seeking compensation for all the expenses 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 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 losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the required testing and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

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

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide variety of chemical and environmental factors. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health issues for newborns. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

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

While working, mothers are exposed of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These contaminants can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription or over-the-counter medications. This is due to the fact that a number of drugs aren't adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is a major cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause, but it's not the only cause. The presence of a variety of chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food can increase the risk of birth defects. These include pesticides, fungicides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is generally inevitable. However, when companies fail to protect pregnant workers they are negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still unable to identify the exact cause of the specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors can cause the condition. The problem is to evaluate these interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children's Study, now underway in a variety of states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and follow them over time and also their children. This study will provide the most complete data to date about how different environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty believing that they were responsible for the defect. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers recognize this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by many causes, from drug or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, the majority of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical condition which could have been prevented, you may be entitled to claim damages through an action for birth defect law firms defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a medication or other environmental factor that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team will calculate the total cost of medical expenses for your child's condition depending on the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not due to medical negligence there are instances in which a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error in surgery.

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