Five Things You've Never Learned About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth Defect Law Firms (Team119.Co.Kr) defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option for filing a legal case. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in 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 developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.