Ten Birth Defect Case That Will Help You Live Better

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth problems are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be inherited from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defect lawsuit defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. These conditions can be severe 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. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of just one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying experience of discovering that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.