Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be burdened with medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to 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 through parents with these defects, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect law firms defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on 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 common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover a birth defect, and link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with defects or birth injuries, this is not an option in a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and link the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight on the merits a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars 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 developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

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