Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can 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 negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, 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 abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim could 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 in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that the child has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and link the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and life expectancy. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We are able to review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications 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, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families who have suffered through their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.