Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a 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, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused due to changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and metal degreasing). This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

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

When the child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they identify a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained 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 for your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled numerous cases against the largest companies in the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In 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 hemopoietic malformations and cancers. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.