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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.
There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors 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 painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.
In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying experience of discovering that an infant has a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine have drastically decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and life span. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the benefits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.
Exposure to toxic substances
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.
One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.