Who Is The World s Top Expert On Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication that could cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an option for filing a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or working environment People are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, freelegal.ch some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are 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.