Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that adversely affect its appearance or birth defect lawsuits function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

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

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries, this is not an available option when filing an official case. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications like 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 is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. 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.