Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals like those found 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). These include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who caused 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 can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations that is only one year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While 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 that was caused by birth but this isn't an option for filing an official case. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for birth defect lawyer a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or working environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defects (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to 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 that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.