Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals 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 degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they discover an issue with their birth and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file a legal claim. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that a medical professional was negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources necessary to protect your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the life expectancy of a child appearance, appearance and quality of life. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide you with professional advice and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We are able to review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or in their surroundings, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances including harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this sector and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.