Seven Explanations On Why Birth Defect Case Is Important

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves buried in medical bills. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth defect attorney injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and link the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and information into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of 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 the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.