Five Things You're Not Sure About About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up covered in medical costs. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover an anomaly in the Birth Defect Law Firms, and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option in a legal claim. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can manage each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result 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 expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, which includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of life. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.