Seven Reasons Why Birth Defect Case Is Important
Birth Defect Lawyers
When a child is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves burdened with medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then 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 genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic problems can be minor or severe.
There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. 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 toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.
Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.
Birth injuries usually have a time limit of only 1 year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.
While it's nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with defects or birth injuries, this is not an option for filing a legal case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, birth defects hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm can provide professional advice and guidance on the merits a claim if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
As part of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.
One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.
In the utero period, 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 childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
