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Birth Defect Attorneys

If your child suffers from a birth defect that is the result of negligence you may be entitled to damages. These damages include medical expenses loss of income, punitive damages in certain cases.

A Pompano Beach injury lawyer can help you obtain compensation for your child's injuries as well as future medical expenses. Common causes of birth defects include medical malpractice, defective drugs and toxic exposure.

Medical Malpractice

The medical professionals who look after your child could have an enormous impact on the future of your family. If they make a mistake that results in birth defects or injuries the child could be subject to years of financial strain and physical and emotional challenges throughout their lives.

Birth injury attorneys can assist to file a claim against those responsible for the medical issues of your child, whether it is an institution or doctor who made a mistake during birthing and delivery process or if the root of your child's birth defect was something that occurred to your baby prior to birth. A Queens birth defect attorney will examine your case, offer important insights, and connect with medical experts who will examine the evidence.

A doctor may make a mistake that leads to a birth defect, for example the prescription of medication which increased the risk of being affected, or if he failed to perform certain screenings and tests during pregnancy. These are examples of medical malpractice that could be the basis for an action. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that you believe was caused by an error by a doctor You are entitled to compensation for past and future expenses related to your child's medical care. A successful lawsuit may also be compensated for the loss of income, emotional stress, and other losses you've experienced.

Defective Drugs

Prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, chemical exposure at home or at work, and environmental hazards are causes of many birth defects. Unfortunately, the costs of these health issues is staggering. Parents often wonder how their child's condition came about and where to turn when bills pile up for costly treatments and procedures.

Medicines are required to undergo rigorous testing before being sold on the market, and drug makers are expected to anticipate any potential side effects. If they fail to follow this procedure and are found to be negligent, they could be accountable for any product liability lawsuits filed by affected consumers. An knowledgeable birth defect attorney can help determine if the defective medication is responsible for the health issues of your child.

If you believe that an abnormality in the birth of your child is caused by drugs, note your symptoms and save the packaging and receipts. Also, note the date you first noticed symptoms in your child. This is crucial for determining the statutes of limitation.

If your child was exposed to a harmful substance that caused the condition, you have only one year to file a lawsuit. An experienced attorney who specializes in birth defects can help you create a strong case and ensure that your child's rights are secured. They will also be able to provide the financial support you need to cover the cost of treatment.

Exposure to toxic substances

Birth defects are serious issues that alter the structure of parts of a child's body. Environmental toxins, adverse effects of certain medications, genetic or chromosomal defects or other causes can cause birth defects.

The team at Levy Konigsberg LLP is dedicated to helping families understand the causes of birth defects and how they can pursue compensation from responsible parties. Our attorneys collaborate with medical experts 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 top lawyer 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 as well as in agriculture industries; pesticide spray or drift exposures caused 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 with a magna laude from Williams College and from Columbia Law School. She was an Assistant District Attorney in Manhattan's District Attorney's Office before joining the firm. She has secured millions of dollars in settlements for clients and is an expert in all types litigation including mass tort and class action claims.

Product Liability

Birth defects and birth injuries continue to occur despite the fact that medical technology has greatly decreased the risk of pregnancy. These conditions can have a huge impact on the quality of life for infants and their parents.

While many birth defects or injuries are caused by environmental or genetic factors, they may also be the result of the negligence of health professionals during the birth or delivery. These mistakes can include prescribing inappropriate medications or failing to monitor the mother for signs of prenatal damage.

The distinction between a birth injury and a birth defect can be confusing. Although birth injuries can occur during labor and delivery the birth defect develops in the womb. They usually cause long-term damage to the fetus' overall body structure or function.

If the child is born with a birth deformity due to the negligence or inaction of another, they may be entitled compensation. The compensation is paid to the victim and is placed in trust on behalf of the child.

At Phillips & Paolicelli, our Queens birth defect attorneys focus on the environmental causes of these conditions and work with a nationwide network of lawyers to investigate allegations of exposure to teratogen chemicals that can cause developmental delays, congenital disabilities and other grave birth defects. Our managing partner Diane Paolicelli has dedicated her 30 years of legal practice to defending women exposed to arsenic, mercury, and other toxic heavy metals and chemicals that cause reproductive issues and birth defects in infants.