The Secret Secrets Of Birth Defect Case

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If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical bills. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

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

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can 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 issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only 1 year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth defect attorney injury or defect but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.