Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. 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 birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defect attorney defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. A medical malpractice case could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a business that places pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of finding out that an infant has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. This is why it is essential to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can offer expert advice and guidance into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only earn money if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure 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 have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as 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 tumors. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various 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 suffering and pain of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.