Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or birth defect genes. These issues may be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect attorneys defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a time limit of just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and link the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight on the merits a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to toxic substances

As part of their job or in their surroundings People are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress 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 practice law in New York and New Jersey.