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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical malpractice or by 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

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body develops or how the body works. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents, such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacture of products or birth defect power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that could cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. A medical malpractice lawsuit may be filed against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. The most commonly cited causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of just one year. This means that parents need to act quickly upon identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect it is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can manage all of the steps before in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources needed to safeguard your rights, including the assistance of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and affect 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 medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

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

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey.