Birth Defect Lawyers

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

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found 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. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals used in the production of goods or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defect lawsuit defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a time limit that is only one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries but this isn't an available option when filing a legal claim. It is crucial to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance 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 range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Exposure to Toxics

As part of their job or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect lawsuit defect is due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully fought many cases against the largest corporations globally in these matters, resulting in billions 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 acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. 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.