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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick 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 drugs, then you could 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 chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.
There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and Birth Defects toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he / she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.
Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.
In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an action in court. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources necessary to protect your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to compensation.
One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
