Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medications which could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know how the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that a child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

birth defect lawsuit defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

As part of their work or in their surroundings, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to 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 corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined through 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.