What Is It That Makes Birth Defect Case So Famous
Birth Defect Lawyers
When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up covered in medical bills. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was 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 help you get justice.
The causes of birth defects
Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.
There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.
Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.
If the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. 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 bring a lawsuit against the responsible parties.
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation that is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that a child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps in a timely fashion.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.
Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight on the merits a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defect law firm defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.
The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to a variety of 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 suffering and pain of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.
