Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but that's sometimes impossible. When that happens it is imperative for parents to seek the help of seasoned birth defect lawyers.

Birth defects and injuries can be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs, and environmental exposure. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

When a doctor fails adhere to the accepted standard of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This could be due to failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or committing an error during labor and birth.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by environmental and genetic factors, but they can also be the result of the negligence of a doctor. For example in the event that a physician does not recognize an inborn disability and fails to inform the parents of this disability, the parents can bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for all the lifetime expenses associated with the handicapped child.

In order to prevail in a medical malpractice case in birth defect cases the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a breach of duty to the patient, that he breached this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly led to damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include medical bills and lost wages, as well as emotional distress.

Some birth problems and injuries can be avoided with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy, which is why it's essential for pregnant women to follow their doctors' recommendations regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical negligence caused the birth defect of your child you should contact a medical malfeasance and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with birth defects. These birth defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and functions. Some are minor, but others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

Birth defects can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial and environmental causes. For instance, exposure to toxic chemicals could cause serious health issues for a newborn. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are called teratogenic. Exposure to these chemicals can cause birth defects, such as the cleft palate and lips spina bifida, spina bifida and muscle dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are at work. They can be inhaled, consumed or absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacture of semiconductors. These toxins can also be ingested by parents when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many medications have not been thoroughly tested on pregnant woman and have resulted in birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure can also be a significant factor. The presence of various chemicals and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most commonly used. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins 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 find the root of the birth defect law firm 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. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives and their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date on how a variety of environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who suffer from a birth defect in their child feel guilt believing that they contributed to it. However, these birth defects are often unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families seeking justice for children who suffer from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a variety of causes ranging from drug and alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to compensation through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect attorney will be able to help you determine if your child's illness is caused by the use of a medicine, chemical or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical expenses that are related to your child's illness according to the severity.

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

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in cases where a mother's health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have brought birth defect lawsuits against semiconductor manufacturers and paint factories that expose their workers hazardous substances during their work.