What Is It That Makes Birth Defect Case So Famous

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and Birth Defect Lawyer metal degreasing). This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify a birth defect, and then link it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries it is not an available option when filing a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the medical conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.