Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could be covered in medical bills. If your child is suffering from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

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

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth it is not an option in a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect law firm defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens), vimeo and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect attorney defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled many cases against the biggest companies in the world in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, 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, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.