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Birth Defect Lawyers
When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up burdened with medical costs. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Certain birth defects occur because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.
There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.
A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother’s health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if 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 error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.
Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and file a suit against those who are responsible.
In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can manage all of the steps before promptly.
Product Liability
Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.
Levy Konigsberg’s birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child’s illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child’s life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of living. If your child’s illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.
Exposure to toxic substances
Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.
One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
In utero exposure to organic solvents like 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 hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.