Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of 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 assist you to get justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins (such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that can cause birth defects or administer medications in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims may be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly once they have identified the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and connect your child's health condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity, and affect the life expectancy of a child, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm can offer expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis as part of their work or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to 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 pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.