Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up paying medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or Birth defects 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 the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents with these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can impact how the body is created or how the body functions. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors 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 that is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option in an official case. It is crucial to find a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

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, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected longevity. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice on the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with numerous cases against the largest corporations around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, 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 developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated because of 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.