The Secret Secrets Of Birth Defect Case

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Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those who are responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of only 1 year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous steps promptly.

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 or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers 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 assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the biggest companies in the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated due to 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.