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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical expenses. 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 help you seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these conditions or may result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body is created or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, or lead employed in the production and power plants. These toxic substances, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if he or prescribes medication that could cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor 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 changes to the body, which negatively impact its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most frequently cited causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries usually have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they find a birth defect, and link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, as well as other evidence, will aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that the child is suffering from an injury or defect that is a result of birth, but this is not an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. This is why it is essential to consult a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will handle all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to sue your doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of specialized scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the medical condition of your child with exposure to chemicals.

birth defect lawsuits defects can vary in severity, birth defect and can impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, birth defect as well as their expected life span. Our firm can provide professional advice and insight into the merits of a case if your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We will review your case at no cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or working 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 are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be entitled to compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Certain chemicals such as toxic solvents that are used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to various 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 suffering and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.