Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. 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, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment 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, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic and lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if they prescribe medication that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit may be filed against an employer who places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents usually want to know what caused the condition. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of Wellsville Birth Defect Law Firm defects, and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period of only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot a birth defect and connect it to the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition 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 expected lifespan. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately certain toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a tenafly birth defect lawsuit defect that is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, including toxic solvents 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 handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like 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 hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.