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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when a baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by 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 assist you in pursuing justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can affect how the body develops or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues may be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. This could include exposure to heavy metals such as mercury, arsenic, or lead used in the manufacture and power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the child is delivered. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have a negative impact on the way it functions or appears. These conditions can be severe and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can assist families discover the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents need to act quickly once they have identified an issue with their birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, credit card payments as well as other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time taking the shock of finding out that a child was born with a birth injury or defect however, this is not an option to consider when filing an official case. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can manage the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, birth and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team is equipped with the knowledge and resources required to protect your rights, and includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life span. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm will provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We will review your case free of cost or obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a daily basis as part of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the most common causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors are known to cause a variety of birth defects in babies. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this industry and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero 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 childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause distress and suffering of families who's lives have been ruined due to 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.