Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by 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 assist you to find justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect 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 usually want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents need to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risk associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible for 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 link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance and quality of living. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins 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 can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.