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Birth Defect Lawyers

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

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

Causes of Birth Defects

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

Birth defects can be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). They can also be exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, or other heavy metals that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice case can be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. 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 changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can assist families investigate these causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they identify an anomaly in the birth, and connect it to the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it is ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal claim. This is why it is critical to work with a knowledgeable birth defect lawyer and birth defect attorney injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps efficiently.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the health conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and the quality of life. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs as well as other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complex product liability litigation, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.