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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to seek justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth abnormalities are caused by mutations in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be inherited from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations occurring in fertilized eggs. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be either mild or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by environmental factors during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found 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). These include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic and lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances, called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation in which they are exposed to toxic substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the responsible parties.

In the majority of instances, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents must to act quickly once they have identified the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills and receipts, credit card transactions and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with a birth injury or defect it is not an available option when filing an official case. It is crucial to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle each step in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with birth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP will assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, or other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and connect the conditions of your child's with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and affect a child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medication, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and guidance on the advantages of a claim. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we win your case or settle it.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on regular basis due to their jobs or environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the biggest companies globally in these cases, and has won 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 developing childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. Additionally, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with 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 distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.