Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be paying medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the chromosomes or genes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents like benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position that exposes them to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect law firm defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on the way it functions or firm appears. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

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

While it's nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an available option when filing an official case. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a regular basis due to their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, firm are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.