Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up buried in medical expenses. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most common causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an option for filing an official case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

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 toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

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