A Peek At The Secrets Of Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves buried in medical bills. If your child has a birth defect caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

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 used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that can cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit could 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 to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body, which negatively impact 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 the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. 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 who are responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We can examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, 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. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.