The Unspoken Secrets Of Birth Defect Case
Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can help you find justice.
The causes of birth defects
Some birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes 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 that 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. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and firm perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication that can cause birth defect attorneys defects or administer medications improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.
If the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.
In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.
It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering an infant has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you have grounds to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no cost or firm obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.
Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the biggest companies in 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) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to various birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.