10 Simple Steps To Start Your Own Birth Defect Case Business

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or the way that the body functions. These genetic problems can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defect law firms defects or administer medications improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth it is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

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, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources needed to safeguard your rights, and includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We can review your case for free of cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications 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 suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by 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.