Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but in some cases that's not possible. When this happens, it's important that parents who are stunned seek the help of experienced birth defects lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects 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 help.

Medical Malpractice

If a doctor does not adhere to the accepted standards of practice in their field, it's considered medical malpractice. This might involve failing to perform routine prenatal tests, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or committing a lapse during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are usually the result of environmental and genetic causes, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a physician. If a physician fails to detect congenital problems in utero and fails to inform the parents, the parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all costs that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the physician breached this duty, that the doctor's actions or inability to act directly caused injuries and damages and that the victim was harmed economically and non-economically due to the injuries. These damages may include expenses of medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

Some birth defects and injuries are preventable with timely testing and monitoring during pregnancy. It's essential for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor's recommendations regarding their prenatal visits. If you suspect that the birth defect of your child is due to medical malpractice, speak to 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 birth defects can vary in severity and impact the way a child looks, acts and functions in life. Some are minor, but others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

Birth birth defects can be caused by genetic defects or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to harmful chemicals, for example could cause serious problems in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposure of pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific studies that certain toxicants and chemicals can pass through the placenta, affecting the unborn baby. These toxins are teratogenic. Exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects such as the cleft palate and lips as well as spina Bifida and muscular dystrophy.

While working, many mothers are exposed a variety of toxic chemicals. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol-ethers (EGE) which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these poisons when they consume certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. This is because many pharmaceuticals are not properly 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 far from the only one. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of birth defects. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxic substances is often inevitable. When companies fail to protect their pregnant employees, it is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers aren't able to determine exactly what causes a specific birth defect. It is possible that a combination with multiple factors could trigger the problem, but the issue is assessing these interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important since it is currently in process in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and follow their progress over time and also their children. This study will provide most comprehensive data on how environmental factors affect the health of a child's fetus and.

Many parents who are suffering from a child's birth defect feel guilty that they somehow contributed to the condition, however it's usually the case that these kinds of issues are unavoidable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are committed to helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth defects can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol consumption during pregnancy to genetic. Fortunately, many of these causes can be cured. 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 can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by an underlying chemical, medication or environmental exposure that qualifies for compensation. Based on the degree of your child's illness, your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills suitable for compensation.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases where doctors have been negligent during or before labor and birth. A doctor may prescribe a medication that can harm a baby before birth, or even make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully defended lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers which expose their employees to hazardous substances during their work.