Why You'll Want To Find Out More About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth defect law firms injury lawsuit could be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected life span. Our firm can provide professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies in the world in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications 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, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.