Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

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

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option in a legal case. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth defect law firms injuries and defects 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 could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with 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 suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.