Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is sick at birth defect attorney. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through 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 prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most common 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 time limit of only 1 year. Parents should act swiftly when they find an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments along with other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with defects or birth injuries, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is essential to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was reckless or negligent 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 at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and longevity. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and Vimeo.Com advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and ivimall.com toluene (TCE) and vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families who have suffered through their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.