Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option in a legal case. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

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, and other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth 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 caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines 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 complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the suffering and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.