Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up burdened with medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

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

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area 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 birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of only one year. Parents need to act swiftly after identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth it is not an option for filing a legal claim. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. birth defect lawsuit defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and link the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of living. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight on the merits a claim if your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings Many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents, such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, 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 complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.