Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. If this happens it is imperative that parents in shock seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth problems and injuries can be caused by medical negligence, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. 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 be due to not performing prenatal tests or prescribing medications which increase the chance of birth defects or making a mistake during labor and delivery.

Birth birth defects and birth injuries are typically caused by genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they are the result of the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy, and then fails not to inform parents, the parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs associated with their disabled child.

To win a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must show that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, that he failed to fulfill the duty, that his actions or lack of action directly triggered damage and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are important to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child seek out a medical malpractice and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

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

Birth defects can be caused by genetic disorders or a variety of chemcial and environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for instance, can cause 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.

In scientific literature, it is well-established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are working. They can be ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. Parents may be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been tested properly on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of many different chemicals and toxins in the home, at work and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides lead, heavy metals, certain paints, and various chemical compounds. Exposure to these toxic substances is generally inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to pinpoint exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a variety of factors can cause the condition. The trick is to assess the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is currently underway in a variety of states. The NCS will enrol 100,000 women from a variety of populations and monitor them and their children for the long term. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how many environmental factors impact fetal as well as child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they are responsible for it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers understand this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety of causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, most of these causes can be cured. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented, you may be able to get compensation in a lawsuit for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can assist you to determine if your child's illness is due to a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child's condition the legal team will also be able to calculate the full cost of the associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

Although the vast majority are not the result of medical negligence however, there have been instances where a doctor was negligent during or prior to labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that causes harm to a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect attorneys have successfully pursued cases where a mother's health care provider was exposed prescription drugs or toxic chemicals which increased the risk that she will give birth to a baby with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect law firms defect lawsuits against companies that expose employees to harmful substances while working, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.