Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down through parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury, or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have a negative impact on its function or appearance. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequently cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a time limit of only 1 year. Parents need to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, birth defect lawyer toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or the environment they work in People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest companies worldwide in these matters, winning billions 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 children developing hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been 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 pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.