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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by 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.

Causes of birth defect law firm Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or how the body works. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or birth defects improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on 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 causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of just one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.