Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up covered in medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by 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 help you seek justice.

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury, and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could 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 changes in the structure of the body that have a negative impact on its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of instances, 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 link it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or birth defect law firms defect, but this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who is able to handle each step in a timely fashion.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. 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 medical condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only earn money if we get your case settled or win it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or working environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the biggest companies worldwide in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and birth defect lawsuits suffering for families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.