The One Birth Defect Case Mistake That Every Newbie Makes

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up buried in medical costs. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

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

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and file a suit against the people responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can manage the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We can review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure could be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defect law firm defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with 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 corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed 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.