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Birth Defect Lawyers

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

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These issues can be passed down from parents who have these disorders, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These problems can impact how the body is formed or the way in which the body functions. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during the development of the fetus. 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 used in painting and metal degreasing). There is also exposure to arsenic, lead mercury or other heavy metals used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may not identify or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent when they prescribe medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may be brought against an employer who puts a pregnant worker in a situation in which they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have negative consequences on its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most commonly cited causes of these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and bring a lawsuit against the people responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injuries is just one year. Parents should act swiftly when they spot an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. This includes gathering bills, receipts, payment from credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an option to consider when filing a legal claim. It is important to find a skilled birth defect lawyer who can handle the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine whether you have the right to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources needed to safeguard your rights, which includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and link your child's illness with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and longevity. If your child's illness was caused by medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription medications, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us today to begin the process of getting compensation for your damages. We will review your case without cost or obligation. We only receive a fee in the event that we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxics

Many people are exposed chemicals and toxins on every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is due to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled many cases against the largest companies worldwide in these matters, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been shown to be associated with various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She concentrates on complicated product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.