Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up buried in medical costs. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations occurring in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may 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 those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens, could 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 problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect, or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. The most commonly cited causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find a birth defect and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that the child has an injury or birth defect, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you have the right to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance 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 causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to a variety of birth defects.

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