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Birth Defect Lawyers
If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical expenses. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can help you seek justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.
Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice case could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.
If the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.
In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot a birth defect, and then link it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.
Although it would be nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect and Birth Defect Lawsuit birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding steps in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health condition of your child to chemical exposure.
Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.
Toxic Exposure
As part of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause Birth Defect Lawsuit defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could 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 industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought several cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
It is known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, 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, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families who have suffered through their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
