Ten Birth Defect Case That Will Make Your Life Better

Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be covered in medical expenses. If your child has an anomaly in the 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 pursue justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

birth defect law firm problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they find an anomaly in the birth, and then connect it with the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an option for filing a legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as 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 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.

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 due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.