7 Tips About Birth Defect Case That No One Will Tell You
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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.
There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.
If a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.
Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering a child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.
Toxic Exposure
As part of their work or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defect lawsuit defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.
In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. In addition, prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.
Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.
There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.
If a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.
Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering a child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.
Toxic Exposure
As part of their work or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defect lawsuit defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.
In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. In addition, prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.
Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.
