Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be buried in medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of birth defect Law Firms Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

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

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect law firms defect lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest corporations around the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated 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.