5 Lessons You Can Learn From Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if their child is ill at birth. 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 lawyer for birth defects can help you seek justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.
There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a growing baby.
A medical professional can cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have a negative impact on the way it functions or appears. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.
If the child is born with a birth defect law firms defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.
In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the previous actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.
Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or Birth Defect Lawsuits exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.
Exposure to toxic substances
As part of their work or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.
It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown 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 the suffering and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.
