Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of 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 or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option in a legal case. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid if we get your case settled or win 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 found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest corporations globally in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, birth defects including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.