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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could end up covered in medical expenses. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain medications, then you could be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused by changes in the chromosomes or genes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these issues or could result from new mutations that occur in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect how the body is constructed or how the body works. These genetic issues may be minor or serious.

Birth problems can also be caused by environmental factors that affect fetal growth. These include toxins and chemicals such as those in industrial solvents, such as benzene and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and for painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals, such as lead, arsenic or mercury used in manufacturing and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also called teratogens, could cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect through negligence, such as not diagnosing or treating the mother's health condition during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or incorrectly administers a medication. A medical malpractice lawsuit could be brought against the doctor who committed the error. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

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

When a child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know what caused the condition. The most common causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

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

Although it would be ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with an injury or defect that was caused by birth it is not an option for filing an official case. It is essential to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern medicine and technology have greatly decreased the risks of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury due to the negligence or inattention of medical professionals during labor, pregnancy or delivery, you may be legally entitled to financial compensation to compensate your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you are entitled to sue the doctor hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources necessary to protect your rights, including the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts to discover and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact a child's appearance, quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm can offer expert advice and insight on the merits a claim in the event that your child's illness is a result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We are able to review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their job or their environment In the course of their work or in their environment, many people are exposed to toxins every day. Unfortunately certain toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens), and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect lawsuit defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent 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 newborn babies. Our firm has represented several of the largest companies in this field, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is known that in utero exposures to organic solvents such as trichloroethylene, tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE), as well benzene as well as Vinyl Chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been proven to be associated with various birth defects.

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