You'll Never Guess This Birth Defect Case's Secrets

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect (Suggested Studying) parents usually want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying experience of discovering that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact the child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various 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 suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.