Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves paying medical bills. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation that exposes them to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative effects on its function or appearance. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know why the condition developed. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against the responsible parties.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect, and then connect it with the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an option in a legal case. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

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

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of living. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight into the merits of a case in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle 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 defect (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, defect 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 acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to numerous 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 suffering and pain of families who's lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.