15 Things You ve Never Known About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up burdened with medical bills. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor birth defects may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims could 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 dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal 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 to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link 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, and expected longevity. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this industry, and 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 medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.