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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue, parents may find themselves covered in medical expenses. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues may affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues could be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition was created. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most commonly cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can help families investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against those responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. This includes gathering invoices and receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the terrifying event of discovering a child has an injury or birth defect but this isn't an option when it comes to submitting an official claim. This is why it's crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect attorneys defect attorney and a birth defect lawsuit injury attorney who will handle all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will help you determine whether or not you're eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties responsible. Our team has the knowledge and resources to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and link the problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity and affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected life expectancy. Our firm is able to provide expert guidance and advice into the merits of a case if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your damages. We will examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only get paid if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their work or environments. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defects (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest corporations around the world in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents like toluene, trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood hemopoietic malformations and cancers. SSRIs and lawsuits other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have 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 distress and suffering of families who have suffered through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.