Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby 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 drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and vimeo perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect law firm defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or Vimeo organ.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an issue with their birth and then connect it with the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that an infant has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. This is why it's crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and advice on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We can review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

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

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