Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they find an issue with their birth and then connect it with the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that the child has a birth defect or injury however this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is important to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain 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 could be eligible 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 children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these cases, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various 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 pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.