• 목록
• 답변
• 글쓰기
• 게시판 리스트 옵션
  • 수정
  • 삭제

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these defects or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify a birth defect, and then link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an available option when filing a legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle each step quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the largest corporations globally in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined 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.