Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also 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 health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option for filing a legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with Birth defect law Firms. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

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

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits a claim if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth defect law firms due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled many cases against the biggest companies in the world in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, 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 complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.