Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are the result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot a birth defect and link it to the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect law firms defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or working environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies in the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.