Seven Explanations On Why Birth Defect Case Is Important

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for birth defects medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defect lawsuit defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight 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 factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.