Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes that's not feasible. If that happens it is crucial that parents who are in shock seek out the assistance of skilled birth defect lawyers.

Medical negligence, dangerous medications, 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

If a doctor does not follow the accepted standard of practice in his or her region, it's deemed medical malpractice. This may include failing to conduct prenatal testing and prescribing medicines that increase the likelihood of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually caused by environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize a congenital disorder in the uterus and fails to inform the parents of this impairment, parents can pursue a wrongful birth defect attorneys lawsuit seeking compensation for the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice lawsuit in birth defects the plaintiff has to prove that the doctor was in breach of a duty of duty to the patient, and that he did not fulfill this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly resulted in damages and injuries, and that he or she suffered economic and noneconomic damage from the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

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

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born each year with birth defects. These defects are of various degrees and impact the way a child acts, looks and functions. Some are minor, but others can cause serious problems and even lead to death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can be attributed to genetic anomalies or a wide range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn 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 harm an unborn baby. These chemicals are referred to as teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals may cause birth defects like cleft lips, palates and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to various toxic chemicals while working. These chemicals can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals have not been 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 one. A variety of toxins and chemicals found in the home or workplace can increase the chance of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most prevalent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is usually unavoidable. If businesses fail to protect their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable identify the exact cause of a specific birth defect. It could be that an interaction between multiple factors may cause the condition, but the problem is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a variety of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative populations and monitor them and their children over the long-term. This study will provide the most comprehensive information about how environmental factors affect the health of children and fetuses.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child are resentful because they believe they are responsible for it. But, these problems are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of factors, ranging from drugs 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 which could have been prevented or prevented, you could be entitled to claim damages in a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine if your child's illness was caused by a medication, chemical exposure or another environmental trigger which is eligible for compensation. The legal team of your lawyer can estimate the total cost of medical bills for your child's condition depending on the severity.

Although the vast majority are not due to medical negligence, there have been cases where a doctor was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor might incorrectly prescribe a medication which harms the baby before it is born, or make a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought lawsuits against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that can increase the risk of her having a child born with a birth defect. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to dangerous chemicals at work, such as a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.