Birth Defect Lawsuits

Parents wish their children to be perfect, but sometimes it’s not possible. If that happens it is crucial that stunned parents seek the help of seasoned 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 negligence occurs when a doctor is in violation of the accepted standard of medical care in their field. This could mean failing to conduct prenatal testing or prescribing drugs that increase the chance of birth defects, or making an error during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth injury are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they can also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a doctor fails to detect congenital defects in utero, and then fails not to inform the parents that their child is disabled, parents may be able to file a claim for compensation due to a birth defect for all costs related to their child’s disability.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases must prove that the doctor has a responsibility to the patient of care, that the doctor did not fulfill this duty, that the doctor’s actions or failure to act caused injuries and damages, and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic losses due to his or her injuries. These damages could include medical expenses and lost wages, as well as emotional stress.

Some birth injuries and defects are preventable by prompt testing and monitoring during pregnancy, so it’s important for pregnant women to adhere to their doctor’s advice regarding prenatal appointments. If you suspect that medical negligence caused your child’s birth defects Contact a medical negligence and birth injury lawyer as soon as you can.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year thousands of children are born with some form of birth defect in the United States. These defects can be of varying severity and affect the way that children behave, look and performs. Some are minor while others can lead to serious problems that may be fatal.

The reasons for a child’s birth defects can stem from genetic defects or a variety of environmental and chemical factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for instance, can cause serious complications in a newborn. Our firm is committed to holding employers accountable for exposed pregnant women and their unborn babies to harmful substances or drugs.

In the scientific literature, it has been established that certain chemicals and toxins may cross the placenta to affect the unborn child. These toxins are teratogenic. These teratogenic chemicals can cause birth defects such as lip clefts, palates, and spina bifida.

Many mothers are exposed to an array of toxic chemicals when they are at work. These chemicals can be inhaled or inhaled through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvents such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the production of semiconductors. These chemicals can also be consumed by parents while they are taking certain over-the counter and prescription drugs. This is because a lot of pharmaceuticals have not been adequately tested on pregnant women and have been proven to cause birth defects.

Environmental Exposure

While genetic disorders are one of the most frequent causes of birth defects, exposure to environmental factors can also be a significant factor. Many different chemicals and toxins found in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most frequent. Heavy metals, paints, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to these toxins is often inevitable. But, when businesses do not take precautions to protect pregnant employees they’re negligent and could be held responsible.

Researchers are still trying to find the precise cause of a birth defect. It is possible that a combination between multiple factors may cause the problem, but the issue is assessing the interactions in real-time. This is why the National Children’s Study, now beginning to be conducted in various states, is so important. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from representative population and monitor them throughout their lives, as well as their children. This study will provide the most complete data available on how a variety of environmental factors influence fetal and child health.

Many parents suffering from a birth defect in their child are resentful that they have contributed to the condition, but it is the norm that these kinds of problems are not a choice. 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 result from a variety of factors ranging from drug and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. However, many of these causes are preventable. If your child was born with a medical issue which could have been prevented in the first place, you may be able to claim damages through a birth defect lawsuit.

A New York birth defect lawyer can help you determine whether your child’s illness is caused by a medication, chemical exposure or any other environmental cause that is eligible for compensation. Depending on the severity of your child’s illness your legal counsel will also be able calculate the total cost of associated medical expenses that are suitable for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren’t caused by medical negligence, there are cases where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent prior to or during labor and birth. A doctor could prescribe a medication incorrectly that could harm a baby, even before the birth, or make an error in surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully pursued cases against drug companies in which a mother’s health care provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her child being born with a birth defect. We have also brought birth defect lawsuits against companies who expose workers to hazardous substances in the workplace like a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing companies.