Birth Defect Lawyers - Fhoy.Kr -

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be paying medical bills. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. The most common causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that an infant has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits a claim if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or birth defect lawyers exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be eligible for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully handled several cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.