Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be buried in medical costs. If your child has a birth defect caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect how the body is created or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defect lawsuit defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations that is only one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified an anomaly in the birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that an infant has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is critical to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered injuries. You could 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 for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, and includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their work 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 due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like 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 corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.