Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems could be minor or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if she prescribes medication that can cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

birth defect attorneys defects are structural changes in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover a birth defect and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that a child has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. This is why it is critical to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of children, their quality of life, and life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only receive payment if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, 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 childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the distress and suffering of families who have suffered by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.