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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed with medical bills when a baby is sick at birth. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or 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 issues can affect the way the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. Chemicals and toxins, like those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in metal degreasing and painting) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals like lead, arsenic or mercury employed in the production and power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's illness during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication which could cause birth defects or administer the medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim can be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth defect law firms injury lawsuit may also be brought against an employer who places pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defect lawsuit defects are structural changes to the body that negatively impact its appearance or function. These conditions range in severity and can affect any area of the body, according to the CDC.

If a child is born with a birth defect, parents are often interested in knowing how the condition developed. The most common causes for these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying an issue with their birth and determining the cause of the injury. This includes gathering invoices, receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence that can support the claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an available option when filing an official case. This is why it is essential to partner with a skilled birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will handle all the previous steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can assist you in determining whether or not you are eligible to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of medical and scientific experts who can detect and connect the health problem of your child to chemical exposure.

Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected lifespan. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight regarding the merits of a claim for your child's health condition if it is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us today to begin the process of seeking compensation for your injuries. We can review your case free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

In the course of their work or their environment Many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these toxins can cause birth defect (teratogens) and could cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from a birth defect related to exposure to chemicals could be eligible for compensation.

One of the main birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, such as harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complexities of product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause suffering and pain of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.