15 Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

Birth problems can be 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 that is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and birth defect Lawyers receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that a child has an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these 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 successfully handled a number of cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven 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 corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. 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.