Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical costs. If your child suffers from a birth defect caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these disorders or result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. 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 used in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most commonly cited causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. This means that parents must to act quickly upon identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with defects or birth injuries but this isn't an available option when filing an official case. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A washington birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for Springfield Birth Defect Lawsuit your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a range of Windsor birth defect lawsuit defects in babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.