Birth Defect Lawsuits

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

birth defect law firms injuries and birth defects could be caused by medical negligence and dangerous drugs and exposure to environmental factors. A New York birth defects law firm can assist.

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice is when a doctor violates the accepted standard of care in his or her area of expertise. This could be due to failing to perform prenatal screening or prescribing medications that increase the risk of birth defects or making a mistake during labor or delivery.

Birth defects and birth defect lawsuit injury are often caused by environmental and genetic causes, however, they could also be a result of the negligence of a doctor. If a physician fails to detect congenital disabilities during pregnancy and fails to notify parents that their child is disabled, parents may be legally able to file a case for compensation due to a birth defect for all the costs for their child's disabilities.

A successful medical malpractice claim in birth defect cases demands that the doctor had a duty to the patient of care, that the doctor breached this duty, that the doctor's actions, or failure to act caused injuries and damages and that the victim suffered economic and non-economic damages due to the injuries. These damages could include medical expenses or lost wages, as well emotional stress.

Prenatal visits are necessary to ensure that pregnant women receive the necessary tests and monitoring. If you suspect that medical malpractice caused the birth defect of your child Contact a medical negligence and birth injury attorney immediately.

Toxic Chemicals

Every year, thousands of children are born with a kind of birth defect within the United States. These birth defects can be of various severity and impact the way children behave, look and performs. Some are minor, while others can cause serious issues and even be fatal.

The causes of birth defects can be attributed to genetic disorders or a variety of chemical and environmental factors. Exposure to toxic chemicals, for example, can cause serious complications in babies. Our firm is determined to hold employers accountable for exposing pregnant women and their unborn children to harmful substances or drugs.

It is well-established in scientific research that certain toxins as well as chemicals can pass through the placenta and affect an unborn baby. These toxins are known as teratogenic. The exposure to these teratogenic chemicals could cause birth defects like the cleft lip and palate, spina bifida and muscular dystrophy.

Many mothers are exposed many harmful chemicals when they are working. These chemicals can be breathed in or ingested, or simply absorbed through the skin. These chemicals include industrial solvants such as ethylene glycol and ethers (EGE) which are used in the fabrication of semiconductors. Parents can be exposed to these toxic substances when they consume certain prescription and over-the-counter drugs. Many drugs have not been properly tested on pregnant woman and may cause 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 cause. Numerous different chemicals and toxins that are found in the home as well as in food items could increase the chances of having a birth defect. Pesticides and fungicides are among the most common. Paints, heavy metals, heavy pigments, and certain chemicals are also included. Exposure to toxic substances is almost always inevitable. If companies fail to safeguard their pregnant employees, this is negligence and they can be held accountable.

Researchers are still unable to pin down exactly what causes the specific birth defect. It is possible that a mix of factors could cause the condition. The next step is to study the effects of these factors in real-time. The National Children's Study is important because it is now underway across several states. The NCS will enroll 100,000 women from a representative population and monitor them throughout their lives as well as their children. This study will provide the most comprehensive data to date about how various environmental factors affect fetal and child health.

Many parents who have a birth defect in their child are resentful, believing that they caused it. However, these issues are usually unavoidable. Our birth defect lawyers are aware of this and are dedicated to families who seek justice for children suffering from birth defects.

Product Liability

Many birth defects are caused by a range of factors, ranging from drugs and alcohol use during pregnancy to genetics. Fortunately, most of these causes can be avoided. If your child was diagnosed with a medical issue that could have been prevented or prevented, you might be able to claim damages in lawsuits for birth defects.

A New York birth defect lawyer can assist you determine if your child's condition was caused by an exposure to chemicals, medication or another environmental trigger that is a reason to seek compensation. Based on the severity of your child's condition your legal team will be able to estimate the total cost of medical bills that are eligible for compensation.

Although the majority of birth defects aren't caused by medical negligence, there are some instances where a doctor or healthcare worker was negligent before or during labor and delivery. A doctor may prescribe a medication incorrectly that harms a baby even before birth, or make an error during surgery.

Our birth defect lawyers have successfully prosecuted lawsuits against drug makers when a mother's medical healthcare provider has been exposed to prescription medicines or toxic chemicals that increase the chance of her having a child born with birth defects. We have also filed birth defect lawsuits against companies that expose their workers to harmful substances in the workplace in a paint factory or semiconductor manufacturing company.