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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth defect lawsuit. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence on the part of a doctor or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defects can assist you to find justice.

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in chromosomes, genes, or genes. These problems can be passed down through parents with these defects or result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These issues can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, such as those found in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene (used in painting and metal degreasing) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic and lead, mercury or other heavy metals that are 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 may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they might fail to diagnose or treat a mother's condition during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit can also be filed against an employer if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have negative effects on the way it functions or appears. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.

Parents often want to understand the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these conditions are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families to determine the causes of birth defects and file a suit against the responsible parties.

Birth injuries typically have a limitation period that is only one year. This means that parents must to act swiftly after identifying an issue with their birth and linking it to the cause of the injury. This means gathering bills and receipts, payments made to credit cards and other evidence to support the claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating event of discovering a child has a birth defect or injury however this isn't an option when it comes to filing an official claim. It is important to partner with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all of the steps before promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine has greatly reduced the risk of childbirth. However, birth injuries and defects remain possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during pregnancy, labor and delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation for your loss.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers 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 expertise and resources required to protect your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide you with professional advice and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case at no charge or obligation. We only get paid if we win or settle your case.

Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

As part of their job or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately certain chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be qualified for compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the top causes of birth defects. Certain of these substances, including toxic solvents used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in babies. Our firm has handled several cases against the biggest companies around the world in these matters, resulting in billions in settlement agreements.

In the utero period, exposure to organic solvents like toluene and trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) along with benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of acquiring childhood birth defects and hematopoietic cancers. SSRIs and other prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are also believed to have been linked to a variety of 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 the pain and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed by their wrongful conduct. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey.