Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth 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 lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be serious or minor.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene and Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). There is also exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a developing 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 even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a situation in which they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover an anomaly in the birth, and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option in a legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can manage each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be 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 corporate defendants who cause suffering and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.