Notes

This Is How Birth Defect Case Will Look Like In 10 Years Time
Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical bills. If your child has a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic problems could be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional could 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 could be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of just one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot an issue with their birth and then link it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing moment of learning that the child has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to filing a legal claim. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, birth and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can help you determine whether or not you are eligible to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the health problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child's illness was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

birth defect lawsuit clearwater are exposed toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to chemical exposure could be entitled to compensation.

Exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has represented some of the biggest companies in this industry and has won billions in settlement agreements.


In the utero environment, 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 developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.

Read More: https://vimeo.com/706973029