How Birth Defect Case Has Become The Most Sought-After Trend In 2023

Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These 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.

Medical professionals can cause birth defect law firm defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose a pregnant employee to harmful 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 these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

In most cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they find a birth defect and link it to the injury. This means gathering bills, receipts, payments made to credit cards as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect, this is not an option in an official case. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can take care of each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern medical technology and medicine have significantly reduced the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during labor, birth and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to help cover your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We can review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only receive payment if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription drugs, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to 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 suffering and pain of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.