Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these problems or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect how the body is created or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

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

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they find a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for birth Defect compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. It is important to find a skilled birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle each step quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg 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 knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the health conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case free of charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis in their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.