Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most commonly cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and life span. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We are able to review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, 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 birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to 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 pain and suffering of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.