Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be either minor or severe.

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

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most commonly cited causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an available option when filing an official case. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can take care of all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity 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 exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As part of their work or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect lawsuit defects (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been 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 corporate defendants who cause the suffering and pain of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.