10 Places To Find Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to 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 down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.
There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the developing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.
Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequently cited causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.
In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.
While it is ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an available option when filing an official case. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who is able to handle each step in a timely fashion.
Product Liability
Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.
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 needed to safeguard your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.
One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated because of their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.