Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves burdened with medical expenses. If your child has a birth defect 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 seek justice.

Causes of birth defect law firm Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic and lead, mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may fail to identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most common causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time for processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth but this isn't an option for filing a legal case. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered injuries. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the health condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, 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 or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We can examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their work or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully handled a number of cases against the largest companies around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with 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 suffering and pain of families who have suffered due to their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.