Everything You Need To Be Aware Of Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill 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 medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.
Birth Defects: Causes
Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these issues or could result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.
Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative consequences on its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
When a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those responsible.
Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps quickly.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the medical condition 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. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance on the merits a claim when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
As a result of their jobs or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.
Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth Defect law firms defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications 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, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.