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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up covered in medical expenses. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body is formed or how the body works. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during the fetal stage. These include toxins and chemicals such as those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens, and they can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or Birth Defect treat the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor can be negligent when they prescribe medications that could cause birth defects, or administer medication incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and make a claim against those accountable.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified a birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatizing event of discovering an infant has an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an action in court. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child could have suffered a traumatic injury. You may 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 responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and link the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment Many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully handled many cases against the biggest companies in the world in these matters, winning billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents, such as 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 children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. Additionally, prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.