Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves buried in medical bills. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects: Causes

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These problems can be passed down through parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or how the body works. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and birth defect lawsuit scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the largest corporations globally in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of Birth defect lawsuit defects.

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