The One Birth Defect Case Mistake Every Beginner Makes

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may 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 changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body is constructed or how the body works. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an option to consider when filing an official case. It is crucial to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth defect attorney 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 and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts to 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, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines 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. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.