15 Things You re Not Sure Of About Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical costs. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.
The causes of birth defects
Some birth problems are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.
There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.
A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most commonly cited causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the preceding steps efficiently.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.
Exposure to toxic substances
As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.
One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.