Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their 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 medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for Birth defect lawyers painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents need to act quickly once they have identified an anomaly in the birth 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.

While it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs 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 complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated 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.