Birth Defect Lawyers

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

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in chromosomes, genes, or birth genes. 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 how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

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

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

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a limitation period of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can identify and link the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight on the merits a claim when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a regular basis due to their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the main birth defect lawsuit defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled several cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.

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