3 Ways That The Birth Defect Case Will Influence Your Life

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance, function 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. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can handle the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and birth defect lawyers may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.