Everything You Need To Know About Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves buried in medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Some birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.
There are also birth defects caused by 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 that is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.
Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a situation in which they are exposed to an unsafe substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.
Parents often want to know why a Birth defect lawsuit defect was created. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those responsible.
In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that a child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps quickly.
Product Liability
Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.
A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to offer you professional insight and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We can review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.
Exposure to toxic substances
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of 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's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.
The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.
It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to various birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.