Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and 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 problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer the medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect lawsuit defects are changes in the structure of the body that have a negative impact on the way it functions or appears. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an option for filing an official case. 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 preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, Vimeo appearance, as well as quality of life. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only earn money if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully fought several cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and Vimeo corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.