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Birth Defect Lawyers
When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up paying medical bills. If you believe that your child’s birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.
The causes of birth defects
Certain birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.
Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). These can include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.
A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother’s health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that may cause birth defect attorneys defects, or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.
When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition developed. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to submitting a legal claim. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely fashion.
Product Liability
Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining 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 medical and scientific experts who can identify and link the conditions of your child’s with chemical exposure.
Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child’s appearance, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information on the merits a claim if your child’s condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines like 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 concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.