The Unspoken Secrets Of Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee 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. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect, and birth defects link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for Birth Defects compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that a child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

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