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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, Vimeo or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medications which could cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a position that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against the responsible parties.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, Vimeo and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying experience of discovering that a child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an action in court. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth defect lawsuit accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at 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 resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or Vimeo obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the biggest companies in the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.