Birth Defect Attorneys
If your child suffers from a
birth defect that is the result of negligence then you're entitled to damages. These damages include medical costs loss of income, punitive damages in some cases.
A Pompano Beach injury attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation to cover the injuries your child sustained and future medical expenses. Birth defects are often caused by medical negligence or defective drugs. exposure to toxic substances.
Medical Malpractice
The medical professionals who treat your child could have a significant impact on the future of your family. If they make a misstep that leads to birth defects or injuries your child may be faced with years of financial hardship and emotional and physical struggles throughout their lives.
Birth injury lawyers can help you in filing a claim to recover compensation against the party accountable for your child's medical problems. This could be a medical professional, a hospital, or something that happened prior to the birth of your child. A Queens birth defects attorney can review your situation and provide you with valuable information and connect you with medical experts to examine the evidence.
A doctor may make a mistake that can lead to a birth defect such as the prescription of medication that increased your baby's risk of being affected or if he was unable to perform certain screenings and tests during pregnancy. These are all instances of medical malpractice which may be grounds for a lawsuit. If your child suffers from a birth defect which you believe is due to an error in medicine You are entitled to compensation for past and future expenses related to your child's medical care. A successful lawsuit can also compensate you for the loss of income, emotional stress, and other losses that you've suffered.
Defective Drugs
Prescription drugs, over-the counter medications, chemical exposure at home or at work and environmental hazards are the reason for many birth defects. The cost of these medical conditions is huge. Parents often ask how the condition of their child came about and where to turn, as the bills pile up for costly treatments and procedures.
Drug manufacturers must thoroughly test their products before they are sold and must anticipate any potential adverse reactions. They could be held responsible for any product liability lawsuits filed by consumers when they fail to do this. A birth defect lawyer can help determine if a drug that is not working is the reason for the health problems of your child.
If you think that your child's
birth defect is related to a specific drug begin by writing down your symptoms and keeping medication packaging and receipts. Also note the date that you first observed the symptoms of your child. This information is vital for determining the statutes of limitation.
You have one year to file a lawsuit if your child was exposed some toxic substance that contributed to the condition. An experienced birth defect attorney can assist you in building a strong case and take steps to ensure that your child's rights are protected. They can also help you receive the financial assistance you require to pay for treatment.
Toxic Exposure
Birth defects are serious illnesses that change the structure of one or more parts of the body of a newborn. The effects of environmental toxins, certain medications genetic or chromosomal disorders or other causes may cause birth defects.
The team at Levy Konigsberg LLP is dedicated to helping families understand the causes of birth defects and how they can pursue compensation from the responsible parties. Our attorneys collaborate with a network of medical experts to determine whether a particular
birth defect is related to chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
The managing partner and senior trial lawyer David Strouss is a leader in birth defect litigation, representing clients against large corporations that exposed them to toxic chemicals. He has handled thousands cases in the United States and across the world. He prosecuted some of the first birth defect lawsuits, involving glycol ether and other solvent exposures in semiconductor manufacturing as well as in agriculture industries, pesticide sprays or drift exposures by crop dusters, as well as exposure to heavy metals such as lead.
Victoria Phillips concentrates on complex product liability litigation, including birth defect cases. She graduated with a magna laude from Williams College and from Columbia Law School. Prior to joining the firm, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney at Manhattan's District Attorney's Office. She has racked up millions in settlements for her clients. She is skilled in all forms of litigation, including class actions and mass tort claims.
Product Liability
Birth defects and birth injuries continue to occur despite the fact that modern medical technology has significantly reduced the risks associated with pregnancy. These problems can have a significant impact on the quality of life for children and their parents.
While many birth defects or injuries are caused by environmental or genetic causes, they may also be the result of the negligence of health professionals during the pregnancy or during delivery. These mistakes could be caused by prescribing the wrong medications or failing to monitor the mother for indications of prenatal damage.
It can be difficult to distinguish between a birth injury or a birth defect. While birth injuries occur during labor and birth and birth defects are a result of the womb and usually affect the body of the fetus' structure or function.
If a child is born with a birth defect due to the negligence or inaction by another, they could be entitled to compensation. The compensation is paid to the person who suffered and placed in trust on behalf of the child.
Our Queens birth defects lawyers at Phillips & Paolicelli focus on environmental causes and work with a nationwide network of lawyers to investigate allegations of exposure to teratogens chemical that have been linked to congenital and developmental delays. Diane Paolicelli, managing partner, has dedicated her legal career for over 30 years to reclaiming women who have been exposed to toxic heavy metals, chemicals and heavy metals that cause birth defects and reproductive problems in children.