15 Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is created or how the body works. These genetic problems could be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have a negative impact on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries, this is not an option for filing a legal case. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and life span. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid when we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated because of their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.