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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical bills. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to 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 the genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems could be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). These can include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the responsible parties.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with a birth defect lawsuits injury or defect however, this is not an available option when filing an official case. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can take care of each step promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered a traumatic injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has successfully handled several cases against the largest companies globally in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who's lives have been ruined due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.