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Birth Defect Attorneys

If you have a child who has an anomaly in the birth caused by negligence or carelessness, you are entitled to compensation. These damages could include medical expenses, lost wages and punitive damages in some instances.

A Pompano Beach injury attorney can assist you in obtaining compensation to pay for your child's injuries as well as future medical expenses. Common causes of birth defects are medical negligence, defective drugs and toxic exposure.

Medical Malpractice

The medical professionals who treat your child may have an enormous 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 as well as emotional and physical challenges throughout their life.

Birth injury lawyers can help to file a claim against those who may be accountable for your child's medical problems, whether it is a hospital or doctor that made a mistake during birth and labor process or if the cause of the birth defect of your child was something that occurred to your baby before birth. A Queens birth defect attorney can analyze your case, provide important information, and connect you with medical experts who will review the evidence.

A doctor could make a mistake that leads to a birth defect such as in the event that he prescribed a medication that increased the risk of being affected or if he did not to perform certain screenings or tests during pregnancy. These are all examples of medical malpractice which may be grounds for a suit. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that you believe is caused by an error in medical care, you deserve compensation to cover future and past expenses related to your child's medical treatment. A successful lawsuit can also compensate you for the loss of income, emotional stress or other losses that you've experienced.

Defective Drugs

Prescription medications, over-the-counter medicines, chemical exposure at work or home, and environmental hazards are at fault for a variety of birth defects. The cost of these medical issues is enormous. Parents often wonder why their child's condition came about and where to turn, as bills pile up for expensive treatments and procedures.

Drug makers must thoroughly test their products before they are released for sale and must anticipate any potential side effects. If they fail to meet this requirement they could be held accountable for lawsuits involving product liability that are filed by consumers who suffer from the issue. An knowledgeable birth defect attorney can determine if an unsuitable medication could be at fault for your child's health problems.

If you think that your child's birth defect is due to a particular drug begin by writing down your symptoms and keeping the medication packaging and receipts. You should also note the date when you first noticed the symptoms of your child. This information is crucial in determining the time limit for filing a claim.

If your child was exposed to a harmful substance that contributed to their condition, you've only one year to make a claim. A birth defect lawyer can assist you to develop a compelling case and ensure that your child's rights are protected. They can also assist you to receive the financial assistance you require to cover treatment.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Birth defects are serious illnesses that alter the structure of one or more components of a baby's body. They could be caused by environmental toxins or the side effects of certain medications or genetic or chromosomal anomalies.

The team at Levy Konigsberg LLP is dedicated to helping families understand what causes birth defects and how they can seek compensation from the responsible parties. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts to determine if a birth defect is caused by exposure to chemicals or environmental factors.

Managing partner and senior trial lawyer David Strouss is a leader in birth defect litigation, defending clients against major corporations that expose them to toxic chemicals. He has handled thousands of cases in the United States and across the world. He prosecuted some of the first birth defect lawsuits, involving glycol ether and other solvent exposures in semiconductor manufacturing as well as in the agricultural industries; pesticide spray or drift exposures caused by crop dusters, and exposure to heavy metals, such as lead.

Victoria Phillips concentrates on complex product liability litigation, including birth defect cases. She graduated from Williams College with a magna sum laude and Columbia Law School. She was an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan's District Attorney's Office before joining the firm. She has racked up millions in settlements for her clients. She is proficient in all kinds of litigation, including class actions and mass tort claims.

Product Liability

While modern medical technology has drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth, birth injuries and defects are still common. These conditions can have a huge impact on the quality of life of babies and their parents.

While many birth defects and injuries result from genetic or environmental factors they can also be caused by the carelessness of health professionals during pregnancy or delivery. These mistakes can include prescribing inappropriate medications or failing to monitor the mother for indications of prenatal damage.

The distinction between a birth injury and a birth defect can be confusing. Birth injuries can occur during labor and delivery. Birth defects, however, are created within the womb. They may have a lasting impact on the fetus's overall body structure and function.

If a baby is born with a birth defect due to someone else's negligent decision or inaction or act appropriately, the child may be entitled to compensation. The compensation is paid to the person who suffered and is held in trust for the child.

Our Queens birth defects attorneys at Phillips & Paolicelli focus on environmental causes and work with a nationwide network of lawyers to investigate allegations of exposure to teratogens chemicals that have been linked to developmental delays and congenital disabilities. Diane Paolicelli, managing partner is a lawyer who has dedicated her career for over 30 years to helping women who have been exposed to toxic heavy metals, chemicals, and heavy metals that cause birth defects and reproductive issues in children.