15 Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and file a suit against the responsible parties.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option in a legal case. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, Birth defect lawsuits or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or in their surroundings, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been 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 corporations who cause the suffering and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.