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Birth Defect Lawyers
When a child is born with a serious medical condition parents may end up paying medical bills. If your child suffers from a birth defect that was caused due to medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be eligible for compensation.
A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.
Causes of Birth Defects
Some birth defects happen because of genetic changes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents with these problems, or they can result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can impact 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 environmental factors during the development of the fetus. Chemicals and toxins (such as the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) or trichloroethylene, which is used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in the manufacture of products or power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and 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 even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be filed against an employer who places pregnant workers in a situation where they are exposed an unsafe substance.
Medical Malpractice
Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its function or appearance. According to the CDC, these conditions can be affecting any body part or.
Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are among the most commonly cited causes. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families investigate these causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.
Birth injuries usually have a limitation period that is only one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify a birth defect and then connect it with the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, will assist in supporting your claim for compensation.
Although it would be ideal to have more time for grieving the traumatic experience of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an available option when filing a legal case. It is essential to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer who can manage each step promptly.
Product Liability
Modern medicine and technology have greatly reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to compensate your expenses.
Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining if you have grounds to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's health condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.
Birth defects can range in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, and expected life span. If your child's illness was a result of medical negligence or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental circumstances, our firm can provide you with professional advice and advice on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case for free of charge and without obligation. We only get paid in the event that we win or settle your case.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals
In the course of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an issue with birth due to chemical exposure may be entitled to compensation.
One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain chemicals include toxic solvents, such as those used in the manufacturing of semiconductors are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has represented some of the largest companies in this field and has secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.
In the utero environment, exposure to organic solvents, such as toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE), and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) as well as benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines 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 focuses on complex litigation involving product liability, birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause pain and suffering for families whose lives are devastated because of their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.