Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could be buried in medical costs. If your child suffers from an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a Birth defect lawsuit defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects or administer medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. 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 structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawsuit defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot a birth defect, and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option in an official case. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, 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 legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the services of specially 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 affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest corporations in the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In 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 developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various 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 the pain and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.