Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering 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 help you pursue justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues could be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer medications improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. This means that parents have to act quickly upon identifying a sulphur birth defect lawsuit defect and defect linking it to the cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering a child has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to filing an legal claim. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe medical professionals were reckless or negligent during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth problems can be varied in severity and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

As part of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.