5 Clarifications On Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical bills. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of 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 help you seek justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.

There are also birth defect Law Firms defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to 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.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or Birth defect law Firms exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they identify an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option in an official case. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, 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 childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. In addition, prescription drugs 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 the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.