Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body develops or how the body works. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may not diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents need to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth however, this is not an option for filing a legal case. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who is able to handle each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect attorney defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity 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 or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents like 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, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of 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 suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.