Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves covered in medical bills. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

If a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and file a suit against those who are responsible.

In most instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they find an issue with their birth and connect it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth defect law firm however, this is not an option in a legal case. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or inexperienced during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you're eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can determine and connect the medical condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and expected longevity. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

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