Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth problems are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic problems could be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they find an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth Defect Lawsuit defects can be severe or mild and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this industry and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.