The History Of Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth defects are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.
Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as those 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. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the 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 can be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can negatively affect 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 why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and file a suit against those who are responsible.
In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect, and then connect it with the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can handle the previous actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.
A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the health problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.
Exposure to toxic substances
Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defect law firms defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.
Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled several cases against the biggest companies globally in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.
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 childhood Birth defect lawsuit defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been 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 distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.