Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical bills. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may 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 the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations that occur in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect how the body is formed or how the body functions. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against a company that puts pregnant workers in a position that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating experience of discovering that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth defect lawsuit, but this is not an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. This is why it is crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly decreased the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources necessary to protect your rights, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and lifespan. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental elements, our firm is able to offer you professional insight and guidance on the benefits of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex 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 admitted to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.