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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be paying medical costs. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth problems are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body is constructed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by the environment during fetal development. 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 used in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition 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 in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit of just one year. Parents must act quickly once they find a birth defect, and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of finding out that an infant has a birth defect or injury, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an action in court. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance 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 charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure could be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully dealt with several cases against the largest companies around the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene and Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause the pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated 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.