5 Lessons You Can Learn From Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is formed or how the body functions. These genetic problems can be severe or birth defect minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that may cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. These conditions range in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know how the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option to consider when filing an official case. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and link the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and lifespan. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including 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 complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.