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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could be burdened with medical bills. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These issues can be passed on from parents with these defects or result from a new mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. These include toxins and chemicals like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint, and also in painting and degreasing of metals). This can also include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens. They can cause serious harm to a developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a business that places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have an adverse impact on the way it functions or appears. The severity of these conditions varies and can affect any part of the body according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen-related chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against the people responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only 1 year. Parents must act quickly once they spot an anomaly in the birth, and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth however, this is not an available option when filing an official case. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was reckless or negligent during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child may have suffered an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the medical conditions of your child's with exposure to chemicals.

Birth problems can be varied in severity, and affect the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of living. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is caused by medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these toxins can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is related to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

The exposure to chemicals during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain 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 children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving several of the largest companies in this field and has won billions in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE), along with benzene as well as vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medications, such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also known to have been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complicated product liability litigation birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives are devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.