Five Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves paying medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is created or the way in which the body functions. These genetic problems can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents like 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 arsenic, lead, mercury or firm other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth defect lawsuit injury is just 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. This includes gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning 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 essential to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled several cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.