Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as not diagnosing or Birth defects treating the mother's health issue during pregnancy or birth defects after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can be affecting any body part or.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify a birth defect and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option in a legal case. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage 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 your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and link the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance and the quality of life. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and 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 complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the suffering and suffering of families who have suffered through their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.