Everything You Need To Know About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be covered in medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and Birth Defect Lawyers then file a suit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth it is not an option in an official case. It is essential to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, birth 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 help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines 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. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.