Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that your child's
birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you seek justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.
There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a business that places a pregnant worker in a position where they are exposed dangerous substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part or organ.
Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced 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 statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents must act swiftly once they identify an issue with their birth and connect it to the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.
It is beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying moment of learning that an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. This is why it is essential to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps efficiently.
Product Liability
Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However birth injuries and
birth defect law firm defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.
Birth defects can vary in severity and affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected longevity. Our firm can offer expert guidance and advice on the merits a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription drugs, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge 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 daily basis in 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 their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.
One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications 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 focuses on complicated product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated with a magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.