Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If your child suffers from an anomaly in the birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects occur because of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and Vimeo toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice claims are filed against the doctor who was responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most commonly cited causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for vimeo medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they find an issue with their birth and link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, Vimeo bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing experience of discovering that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or careless during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of cost and without obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or the environment they work in, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defect lawsuit defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this industry and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defect lawsuit defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated because of their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.