Birth Defect Attorneys

If your child suffers from a birth defect caused by negligence then you're entitled to compensation. These damages can include medical expenses or lost income as well as punitive damages in a few cases.

A Pompano Beach injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation for your child's injuries and future medical costs. Birth defects are usually caused by medical negligence or defective drugs, as well as exposure to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

The medical professionals who take care of your child can have a significant impact on the future of your family. If they make a mistake that leads to birth defects or injuries your child could be facing years of financial stress and emotional and physical challenges throughout their life.

Birth injury attorneys can assist you bring a claim against the people who are accountable for your child's medical issues or injuries, whether it's an institution or doctor who made a mistake during labor and delivery process or if the root of the birth defect of your child was something that happened to your baby before birth. A Queens birth defect lawyer will examine your case, offer useful information, and connect with medical experts who will analyze the evidence.

A doctor could make a mistake which leads to a birth defect, for example when he prescribed medication which increased the risk of condition or if he was unable to carry out certain screenings and tests during pregnancy. These are examples of medical malpractice that may be cause for an action. If your child has a birth defect that you believe was caused by an error in medicine you should be compensated to cover future and past costs related to your baby's health treatment. A successful lawsuit could also be compensated for the loss of income, your emotional distress, and any other losses you have suffered.

Defective Drugs

Many birth defects are caused by prescription medications and over-the counter medications as well as exposure to chemicals at the workplace or at home as well as other environmental hazards. Unfortunately, these medical issues can be very costly. Parents often wonder why their child's condition came about and where to turn as bills pile up for costly treatments and procedures.

Drugs must go through rigorous testing prior to being put on the market, and drug makers are required to identify any potential side effects. They could be held responsible for any product liability lawsuits filed by consumers in the event that they fail to comply with this. An expert birth defect lawyer can help determine if a defective medication may be responsible for the health issues of your child.

If you suspect that the birth defect in your child's baby is linked to a specific drug start by recording your symptoms and keeping the medication packaging and receipts. You should also note the date you first noticed the symptoms of your child. This information is essential for determining the statutes of limitations.

If your child was exposed to a toxic substance that caused their condition, you have only one year to file a lawsuit. A skilled attorney for birth defects can help you build an effective case and ensure that your child's rights are protected. They can also help you find the financial help you need to cover treatment.

Toxic Exposure

Birth defects are serious conditions that can affect the structure and function of various parts of a child's body. They can be caused through environmental toxins, adverse effects of certain medications, or chromosomal or genetic abnormalities.

Levy Konigsberg LLP's team is dedicated to helping families better understand the causes of birth defects as well as what they can do to seek compensation from the parties responsible. Our lawyers work with medical professionals to determine the likelihood that a birth defect could be caused by chemical exposure or environmental factors.

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

Victoria Phillips concentrates on complex product liability litigation, which includes birth defect cases. She graduated with a magna laude from Williams College and from Columbia Law School. Before joining the firm, she worked as an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan's District Attorney's Office. She has recouped millions in settlements for her clients. She is skilled in all forms of litigation, including class action and mass tort claims.

Product Liability

While medical advances have greatly reduced the risks that come with childbirth, birth injuries and defects remain frequent. These issues can have a major impact on the lives of both parents and children.

While many birth injuries and birth defects are the result of environmental or genetic causes but they can also be caused by medical professionals' negligence during pregnancy or during delivery. These errors can include prescribing inappropriate medications or not monitoring the mother for signs of damage to her prenatal body.

It can be difficult to distinguish between a birth injury and a birth defect. While birth injuries happen during labor and delivery the birth defect develops in the womb, and often affect the fetus' general body structure or function.

If a child is born with a birth deformity due to the negligence or inaction of a third party, they could be entitled to compensation. The compensation is paid to the victim, and it is placed 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 claims of exposure to teratogens chemical that have been linked to developmental delays and congenital disabilities. Diane Paolicelli, managing partner and attorney, has dedicated her career of 30 years to reclaiming women who have been exposed to toxic chemicals, heavy metals, and heavy metals that cause birth defects and reproductive problems in children.