Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves burdened with medical expenses. If your child has a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic problems can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against the people responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify a birth defect and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an available option when filing a legal case. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defect law firm defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth defect attorney due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.