Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be severe or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect law firms defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact a child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid when we succeed in your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their work or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to 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 pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through 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.