Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defect law firms defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations that is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an option in a legal claim. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can identify and link the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. Our firm can provide professional guidance and information into the merits of a case in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, and has won billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines 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, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.