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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If your child has 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 assist you to get justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.
There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the growing baby.
Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother’s condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed a harmful substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.
If the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect attorneys defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against the responsible parties.
In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that the child has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps quickly.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.
Levy Konigsberg’s birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child’s condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today 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 get paid when we win your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found 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 may be eligible for compensation.
One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought numerous cases against the biggest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as 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, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families who’s lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.