Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, like the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC, these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover a birth defect, and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering the child has an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage each step promptly.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth Defect Lawsuit defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm can offer expert advice and Birth Defect Lawsuit insight regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their work 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 has an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled several cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.