Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up buried in medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option in a legal case. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the suffering and pain of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.