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15 Things You're Not Sure Of About Birth Defect Case

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Writer Bessie Date24-04-18 00:12 Hit5

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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves paying medical costs. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance, function or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be 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, this is not an option for filing a legal case. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and life span. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or working environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications 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, birth defects focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.