Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up burdened with medical costs. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like 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. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a citrus heights birth defect lawsuit injury or defect, birth defect this is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and link the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and advice on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.