Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical costs. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body develops or how the body works. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

Birth problems can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy, or even after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects, or administer medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect, and then link it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer who can manage each step quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. 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 to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and expected lifespan. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or working environment Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect, Www.mazafakas.com, (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals may be qualified for compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has successfully fought several cases against the largest corporations worldwide in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of 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 who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.