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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. 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 lawyer for birth defects can help you seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the fetal stage. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). This could include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, Birth arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have a negative impact on its function or appearance. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

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

In most instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is only one year. Parents must take action quickly when they spot a birth defect, and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence to back the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic experience of discovering that the child has an injury or defect that is a result of birth however this is not an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. This is why it is crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with birth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, and lifespan. Our firm is able to provide expert advice and insight into the merits of a case for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your injuries. We will review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to toxic substances

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that in utero exposures to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications including selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked with a variety of birth defects.

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