Difference between wrongful birth claims and wrongful life claims
Wrongful birth claims and wrongful life claims are both legal cases concerning the birth of a child, but they have distinct differences.
Wrongful birth claims are brought by parents who allege that they were not properly informed or given the opportunity to prevent the birth of a child with a serious genetic or congenital defect. These claims often involve medical malpractice, where healthcare providers failed to diagnose a condition during pregnancy or provide adequate genetic counseling that would have allowed the parents to make an informed decision about continuing the pregnancy.
Wrongful life claims, on the other hand, are brought by the child who alleges that they should not have been born due to a serious genetic or congenital defect that has caused them to suffer from physical or mental disabilities. These claims argue that the child's life is not worth living due to the pain and suffering caused by their condition, and seek compensation for the costs of medical care and other expenses associated with their disability.
In summary, wrongful birth claims are brought by parents seeking compensation for the birth of a child with a genetic or congenital defect, while wrongful life claims are brought by the child seeking compensation for being born with a serious disability.