Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or Birth defect lawsuits after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find a birth defect and link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option for filing an official case. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can determine and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to toxic substances

In the course of their work or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect that is related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.