The Hidden Secrets Of Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. 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 birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor birth defect or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that a child has a west valley city birth defect lawsuit defect or injury however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or careless during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the medical condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can provide professional guidance and information into the merits of a case when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.