Seven Explanations On Why Birth Defect Case Is Important
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.
There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its function or appearance. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.
If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition developed. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation that is only one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect law firms; Sefaatas noted, defect or injury however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding steps efficiently.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight into the merits of a case when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.
The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.