15 Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up burdened with medical expenses. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect the way the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) 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, called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they find a birth defect and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage each step promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could 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 sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defect lawsuit defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects (links.gtanet.Com.br).

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the suffering and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by 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.