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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could end up burdened with medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect lawyers defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you may be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of genetic changes or the chromosomes. These problems may be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or 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 serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by things in the environment during fetal development. These include chemicals and toxins such as those found in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and used in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against a company that puts a pregnant worker in a situation where they are exposed a harmful substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents are often interested in knowing why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a statute of limitations of only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot a birth defect and link it to the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments along with other evidence, will aid in proving your claim for compensation.

Although it would be nice to have more time for taking the shock of finding out that a child is born with an injury or defect at birth, this is not an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is essential to consult a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who can manage all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have drastically reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries remain possible. If you believe that medical professionals were reckless or negligent during pregnancy, delivery and labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and 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 determine and link the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as quality of life. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information regarding the merits of a claim when your child's condition is caused by medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of getting compensation for your losses. We can examine your case at no cost and with no obligation. We only earn money if we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on a regular basis due to their work or surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.

One of the most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the semiconductor manufacturing industry have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has successfully fought a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these matters, winning billions in settlement agreements.

It is widely known that exposure to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic cancer, and birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to numerous 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 pain of families who's lives have been destroyed due to their negligence. She graduated as a magna cum laude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.