Birth Defect LawyersWhen a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical bills. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.
The causes of birth defects
Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.
Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.
A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to toxic substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC they can be affecting any body part or.
Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the people responsible.
In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they spot an anomaly in the
Birth defect law firms, and then link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.
While it is nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing an official case. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before promptly.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and 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 connect the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.
Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.
One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, as well as
birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to numerous birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.