Ten Birth Defect Case That Will Help You Live Better

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that 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 like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer with experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option for filing a legal case. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can manage all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We are able to review your case for free of cost and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

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

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, 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 benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defect law firms defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.