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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these problems or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues could be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens, and they can cause serious damage to the growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance, they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the child is delivered. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that can cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of just one year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or negligent during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you're eligible for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the resources and experience to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the medical condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected lifespan. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication chemical substances, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or environments. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain 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 babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this industry and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to various birth defects.

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