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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is ill at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused through medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY lawyer for birth defect law firm defects can help you get justice.

Birth Defects and Causes

Some birth defects are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents with these conditions or may result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or develops. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

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

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects or administer the medication in a way that is not correct. Medical malpractice claims could be brought against the doctor who caused the error. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC they can affect any part or body.

Parents often want to understand how a birth defect developed. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals are among the most frequent causes. A birth defect lawyer who has experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a suit against those responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents have to act quickly after identifying the birth defect and determining the underlying cause of the injury. Collecting receipts, bills and credit card payments along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that the child is suffering from an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an action in court. This is why it's crucial to consult a skilled birth defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury due to the negligence or inattention of a medical professional during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to cover your expenses.

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 experience and resources necessary to protect your rights, which includes the services of highly trained medical and scientific experts to discover and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can range in severity and can affect a child's appearance, quality of life, and longevity. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and advice regarding the merits of a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental causes. Contact us now to begin the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case free of charge and without obligation. We only earn money if we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

As a result of their jobs or the environment they work in Many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defects (teratogens) and cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child is suffering from a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain substances, including toxic solvents used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this industry, and won billions in settlement agreements.

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

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