Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents want their children to be perfect but sometimes it's not possible. If this happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help of experienced birth defect lawyers.

Birth injuries and birth defects could result from medical malpractice, drugs that are dangerous as well as exposure to environmental hazards. A New York birth defect law firm can provide answers.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of care in his or her field. This might involve failing to conduct routine prenatal testing, prescribing medication that increases the risk of a birth defect or making a misstep during the labor and delivery.

Birth defects and birth injuries are typically the result of genetic and environmental causes, but sometimes they arise due to the negligence or malpractice of a doctor. For instance in the event that a physician does not recognize an inborn disability and then fails to notify parents of the condition, parents may bring a wrongful birth claim seeking compensation for the ongoing expenses incurred by the disabled child.

To prevail in a medical negligence case in birth defects the plaintiff must demonstrate that the doctor owed a duty of care to the patient, and that he violated this duty, that his actions or inaction action directly triggered damages and injuries and that the plaintiff suffered economic and noneconomic damage due to the injuries. These damages could include costs of medical bills lost wages as well as pain and suffering and emotional distress.

Prenatal visits are crucial to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you believe that your child's birth defect is due to medical malpractice, contact an experienced medical malpractice lawyer and birth injury lawyer as soon as possible.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with a form of birth defect in the United States. These birth defects can vary in severity and affect way a child looks and behaves in life. Some are minor, while others can cause serious problems and can even be fatal.

Birth problems can be caused by genetic anomalies or a range of chemcial or environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance causes serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for the exposure of pregnant women and unborn babies to harmful substances or medications.

In scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins can traverse the placenta to affect an unborn baby. These chemicals are teratogenic. Teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lips, palates, and clefts as well as spina Bifida.

Many mothers are exposed a wide variety of toxic chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents like ethylene glycol ethers (EGE) used in the production of semiconductors. Parents can also be exposed toxins when they are consuming certain over-the-counter and prescription drugs. Many pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant woman and have caused birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

Environmental exposure is an important cause of birth defects. Genetic disorders are a common cause but it's not the only one. Many different chemicals and toxins that are present in the home or workplace can increase the risk of a birth defect. This includes fungicides and pesticides, lead, heavy metals, certain paints and other chemical substances. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is a breach of duty and they could be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes the birth defect in a specific way. It could be that an interaction with multiple factors could trigger the condition, but the challenge is evaluating the interactions in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is in progress in a number of states. The NCS will enrol 100 women from the representative population and will follow them and their children over the course of time. This study will provide most complete information on how environmental factors impact fetal and childhood health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child feel guilty, believing that they contributed to it. However, these issues are usually inevitable. Our birth defect attorneys are aware of this and are dedicated in helping families who have children with birth defects.

Product Liability

Birth problems can be caused by a variety causes, ranging from drugs or alcohol use during pregnancy to genes. Fortunately, the majority of these issues can be prevented. If your child was diagnosed with a medical condition that could have been prevented and prevented, you could be able to seek compensation through an action for birth defects.

A New York birth defect attorney can help you determine if your child's problem is caused by a medication, chemical or environmental exposure that is eligible for compensation. Your legal team can estimate the total cost of medical expenses related to your child's condition in relation to the severity.

While the majority of these cases are not caused due to medical negligence, there have been cases in which a doctor was negligent during or before labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication that harms the baby before it is born, or they may commit a mistake during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully brought claims against drug manufacturers in which a mother's health healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medication or toxic chemicals that increase the chances of her having a child born with a birth defect. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against paint factories and semiconductor producers who expose their workers to toxic chemicals while in the workplace.