Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

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

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect attorneys defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with many cases against the largest companies globally in these matters, winning billions 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 risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.