Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up buried in medical costs. If you believe that the lakemoor birth defect law firm defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be mild or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals like lead, Vimeo arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could 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 adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

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

Birth injuries usually have a time limit that is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they find a birth defect, and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your loss.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and Vimeo guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and vimeo toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their work or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies in the world in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake 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 suffering and pain of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.