Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can impact how the body develops or how the body works. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor responsible for 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 changes in the structure of the body that can have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can manage all the previous steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawsuits defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used 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 fought a number of cases against the biggest companies globally in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

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