Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves burdened with medical costs. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects, defect or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents need to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth however, this is not an option for lawyers filing a legal case. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the medical condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only get paid if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.