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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if their child is sick at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can alter the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins (such as those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacturing process or in power plants. These harmful substances, known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or she prescribes medication that can cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice case could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation that exposes them to a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC the conditions could affect any body part.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of just one year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option to consider when filing a legal case. This is why it is crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury because of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, including the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and Birth Defect affect a child's life expectancy, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information on the merits of a claim when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defects (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe their child has a birth defect related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Some of these substances including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) and benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. 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, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.