The Reasons You'll Want To Find Out More About Birth Defect Case

Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up covered in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to get justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not diagnose 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 may cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance, function or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and xn--o80b27ibxncian6alk72bo38c.kr technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

In the course of their work or in their surroundings People are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, and Vimeo.Com has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as 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. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.