Why Is Birth Defect Case So Famous

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain medications, then you could 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 mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way the body functions or birth defects develops. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option for filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the medical problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs 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. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.