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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If your child is suffering from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be mild or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) as well as trichloroethylene that is used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. They can also be exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury, and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims may be filed against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part or organ.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing how the condition was created. The most commonly cited causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects, and file a suit against those who are responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a time limit of just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified the birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of learning that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an official claim. It is crucial to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or inexperienced during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can determine and connect the condition of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can offer you professional insight and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or in their surroundings, many people are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be entitled to compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is one of the leading causes of birth defects. Some of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully handled several cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene, trichloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives are devastated by 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.