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Birth Defect Lawyers
Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth defect attorney. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.
A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can help you seek justice.
Birth Defects and Causes
Certain birth defects are caused by changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed down through parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can impact how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues could be either mild or severe.
Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, the trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.
Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent when they prescribe medication that could cause birth defects or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice lawsuit can be brought against the doctor who committed the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are structural modifications in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any part or body.
Parents often want to know the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in investigating the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those responsible.
Medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries typically have a statute of limitations of only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying the birth defect and linking it to the cause of the injury. This includes collecting bills, receipts, credit card payments and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.
It would be helpful to have more time to process the terrifying moment of finding out that the child has an injury or birth defect however this is not an option when it comes to submitting an legal claim. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can take care of the preceding steps in a timely manner.
Product Liability
Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of an medical professional during labor, pregnancy or birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation for your loss.
A birth defect lawyer from Levy Knigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who are able to identify and link the condition of your child to chemical exposure.
Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance and quality of life. Our firm can offer expert guidance and information into the merits of a case when your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.
Toxic Exposure
As a result of their jobs or in their surroundings Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.
Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the main causes of birth defects. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the biggest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.
In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as 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 birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be linked with a variety of 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 pain and suffering of families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. 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.
