Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves paying medical bills. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was 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 get justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects occur because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth defect attorney injury lawsuit can be filed against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth defect lawyer birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced 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 at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the medical problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.