Everything You Need To Know About Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, you may 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 changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.
There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.
In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that a child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps efficiently.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects 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 expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, and includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.
Birth defects can vary in severity, Birth defects and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and lifespan. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We can examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.
One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
