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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These issues can be passed down through parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which 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 lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they might fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice case may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a position in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against the responsible parties.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and determining the cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that an infant has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts to identify and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or their environment, many people are exposed daily to toxins day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has represented some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to various birth defects.

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