Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of medical negligence or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body is created or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know what caused the condition. The most frequent causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against the responsible parties.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a time limit of only 1 year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot a birth defect, and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage each step quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers 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 to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the health condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.