Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects occur because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body is constructed or how the body works. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, 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 condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect lawsuit defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that the child is suffering from a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has handled several cases against the biggest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in 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. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.