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Birth Defect Attorneys

If your child has an anomaly in the birth caused by negligence then you're entitled to compensation. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and punitive damage in some cases.

A Pompano Beach injury lawyer can assist you in recovering compensation for injuries to your child as well as future medical expenses. Common causes of birth defects include medical malpractice, defective drugs, and toxic exposure.

Medical Malpractice

Medical professionals who look after your children can have a significant impact on the future of your family. If they make a mistake that results in birth defects or injuries your child may be faced with years of financial hardship and physical and emotional challenges throughout their life.

Birth injury lawyers can assist you in filing a claim to recover compensation against the party responsible for your child’s medical issues. It could be a doctor, hospital or an event that occurred before the birth of your child. A Queens birth defect attorney will analyze your case and provide you with valuable information and connect you with medical experts who will examine the evidence.

A doctor may make a mistake which leads to birth defects, for example in the event that they prescribed a medication that could have increased the chances of your baby's condition or in the event that they failed to perform certain tests and screenings throughout pregnancy. These are examples of medical malpractice that could be cause for an action. If you believe that a mistake in your medical treatment caused birth defects in your child, you are entitled to compensation for your past and future health-related expenses. A successful lawsuit can also compensate you for your loss of income, emotional stress or any other loss that you have suffered.

Defective Drugs

Many birth defects are caused by prescription drugs, over-the-counter medications and chemical exposure at the home or at work as well as other environmental hazards. The cost of these medical problems is enormous. Parents often wonder why their child's illness came about and where to turn, as bills pile up for expensive treatments and procedures.

Medicines are required to undergo rigorous testing prior to being put on the market, and manufacturers are expected to be aware of any potential adverse effects. They could be held responsible for lawsuits involving product liability filed by consumers if they fail in this. A birth defect lawyer can assist you to determine if a medication that is defective is to blame for the health problems of your child.

If you suspect that your child's birth defect could be caused by a specific medication, start by documenting your symptoms and keeping the medication packaging and receipts. It is also important to note the date that you first observed the symptoms of your child. This information is vital for determining the statute of limitations.

You have one year to file a lawsuit in the event that your child was exposed some toxic substance that caused the condition. A skilled attorney for birth defects can assist you in constructing a strong case and make sure that your child's rights are protected. They can also provide you with the financial assistance you require to pay for the necessary treatment.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Birth defects are serious conditions that change the structure of a particular part of the body of a newborn. The effects of environmental toxins, certain medications genetic or chromosomal disorders, or other factors can cause birth defects.

The team at Levy Konigsberg LLP is dedicated to helping families understand the causes of birth defects and the best way to pursue compensation from responsible parties. Our lawyers work with medical professionals to determine the cause of birth defects and whether they are caused by chemical exposure or environmental factors.

David Strouss, managing partner and senior trial attorney is a top lawyer when it comes to birth defects litigation. He defends clients against large corporations that have exposed them to toxic chemicals. He has handled thousands cases in the United States and around the globe. He prosecuted some of the first birth defect lawsuits that involved glycol ether and other solvent exposures in semiconductor manufacturing as well as in the agricultural industries; pesticide sprays or drift exposures by crop dusters, and exposure to heavy metals such as lead.

Victoria Phillips focuses on complex product liability litigation as well as birth defect cases. She graduated from Williams College with a magna sum laude and Columbia Law School. Prior to joining the firm, she was a District Assistant Attorney at Manhattan's District Attorney's Office. She has secured millions of dollars in settlements for clients and is an expert in all forms of litigation, including mass tort and class action claims.

Product Liability

Although modern medical technology has greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth birth injuries and birth defects remain typical. These conditions can have a major impact on the lives of parents and children.

While many birth injuries and birth defects are the result of environmental or genetic causes they may also be the result of medical professionals' negligence during pregnancy or the birth. These mistakes could include prescribing unsuitable medications or not monitoring the mother for indications of prenatal damage.

The distinction between a birth injury and a birth defect may be confusing. While birth injuries happen during labor and delivery, birth defects develop in the womb and typically have a long-term impact on the fetus's overall body structure or function.

If a child is born with a birth defect due to the negligence or inaction by another, they may be entitled compensation. This compensation is granted to the victim and held in trust for the child's benefit.

At Phillips & Paolicelli, our Queens birth defect attorneys concentrate on the causes of environmental origins of these conditions and work with a national network of lawyers to investigate claims of exposure to teratogen chemicals that are linked to congenital disabilities, developmental delays, and other serious birth defects. The managing partner Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her 30 years of legal experience to bringing justice to women exposed to arsenic, mercury, and other toxic heavy chemical compounds that cause reproductive issues and birth defects in infants.