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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be severe or minor.
Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.
A medical professional could cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed a harmful substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.
In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that a child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps promptly.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for Birth Defect your injuries. We can examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.
Toxic Exposure
As part of their job or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.
The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), birth defect have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
