Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves paying medical bills. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these defects, or they can result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect how the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during the development of the fetus. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents like benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and can cause serious harm to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor can be negligent if they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medications improperly. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company that puts pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a time limit of only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they discover an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it would be nice to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option for filing an official case. This is why it is crucial to consult a skilled birth defect lawyer and birth injury attorney who can handle the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with birth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you're eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, and longevity. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and guidance regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is caused by medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and harm 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 prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled numerous cases against the largest companies in the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), Birth Defect as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause distress and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and birth defect New Jersey.