Birth Defect Lawyers
If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can help you get justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is formed or how the body functions. These genetic issues may be serious 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 degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.
A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to dangerous substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.
Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of
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lawsuit against those accountable.
Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.
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birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.
Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and life span. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.
Exposure to toxic substances
As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.
One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.
It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to 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 corporations who cause the suffering and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.