Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up burdened with medical expenses. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those 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 include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or birth defect lawyers treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. 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-related chemicals are the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and file a suit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that a child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the health condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. 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

As part of their job or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the biggest companies globally in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

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