Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical expenses. If your child has a birth defect caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable Birth Defect lawsuit defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they find a birth defect, and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or 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 begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only earn money if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven 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 pain and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.