Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect, but sometimes it's not feasible. 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 occurs when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could mean failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing drugs which increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries can be caused by genetic and environmental factors, but they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails detect congenital disabilities in utero and fails to inform parents, the parents may be eligible to file a claim for compensation in the event of a wrongful birth. for all the expenses that are associated with their disabled child.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases requires that the physician owed the patient a duty of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor's negligence or failure to act directly led to injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses as a result of his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women are provided with the appropriate tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child's birth defects, contact a medical malpractice and birth injury lawyer right away.

Toxic Chemicals

In the United States, thousands of babies are born every year with a birth defect. These defects can vary in severity and impact manner in which a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, whereas others can cause serious issues and may even cause death.

The causes of a child's birth defects can stem from genetic disorders or a range of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance can trigger serious complications in the newborn. Our firm is committed to ensuring that employers are held accountable when they expose pregnant women or their unborn children to harmful substances or medications.

It is well-established in scientific literature that certain toxins and chemicals can enter the placenta and affect the unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects like cleft lips and palates, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed to a wide variety of toxic chemicals while they are at work. These chemicals can be consumed or inhaled, or absorbed by the body's skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE), which are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed to these chemicals when they consume certain prescription and over-the counter drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals are not adequately tested on pregnant women and have been demonstrated to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are among the most prevalent causes of birth defects, environmental exposure is also a major cause. The presence of various chemical compounds and toxins in the workplace, at home and in food items can increase the risk of developing birth defects. This includes fungicides and pesticides and lead, as well as heavy metals, certain paints, and other chemical substances. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. But, when businesses fail to protect pregnant employees, they're negligent and could be held accountable.

Researchers are still trying to determine the specific cause of a birth defect. It could be that an interaction between several factors can cause the condition, but the challenge is evaluating these interactions in real time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them over time, as well as their children. This study will provide complete information on how environmental factors impact the health of infants and children.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the disorder, but it's often the case that these kinds of issues are inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families whose children are born with birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects result from a variety of factors that range from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be prevented. If your child was born with a medical condition that could have been avoided or prevented, you could be entitled to recover damages through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child's illness is caused by chemical exposure, a drug or other environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Your legal team can calculate the total cost of medical bills related to your child's condition based on the severity.

While the vast majority of birth defects are not caused due to medical negligence, there are occasions when a healthcare professional has been negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms a baby even before birth, or may make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought cases against drug companies when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals that increase the likelihood of her having a child born with birth defects. We also have filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor manufacturers that expose their workers hazardous substances in the workplace.