15 Things You Didn t Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these conditions or may result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). This could 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 a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they find a birth defect and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth, this is not an option for filing a legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the medical problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the biggest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

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