Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field 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 defects occur because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and Vimeo perchloroethylene that is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or Vimeo incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, payment from credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an available option when filing an official case. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, birth 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 a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We are able to review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child 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 that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.