Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition, parents may find themselves paying medical bills. If your child has an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed down through parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.

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

A medical professional could cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications improperly. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can 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 negative effects on its function or appearance. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned 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 statute of limitation of just one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries it is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. birth defect law firms defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and link the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can offer expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

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

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as 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. SSRIs and other prescription drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.