Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could 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 can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For example, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. 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 caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the responsible parties.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a limitation period of just one year. Parents need to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can 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 is born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option in an official case. This is why it is essential to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and birth defect lawyer Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.