Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is formed or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or 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. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. 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 time limit of just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth however, birth defect lawsuits this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of all of the steps before in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the medical condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of living. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We can examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. In addition, prescription drugs 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 product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.