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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is ill at birth. If you believe that your child's birth defect was caused by negligence in the medical field or exposure certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities, or they can result from a new mutation in the fertilized ovum. These issues can affect how the body develops or how the body functions. These genetic issues could be serious or minor.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during the fetal stage. Chemicals and toxins, including those in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, as well as perchloroethylene which is 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 that are used in the manufacture of products or power plants. These harmful substances are referred as teratogens and can cause serious damage to the developing baby.

A medical professional can cause a birth defect through incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent in prescribing medication that may cause birth defects or administer medications incorrectly. Medical malpractice lawsuits may be brought against the physician responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could be filed against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position where they are exposed to an unsafe substance.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes within the body that can negatively affect its appearance or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part.

When a child is born with a birth defect parents often want to know what caused the condition. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen-related chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with years of experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects, and then file a suit against those responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. This means that parents need to act swiftly after identifying an anomaly in the birth and determining the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, as well as other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

While it's ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect but this isn't an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is essential to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who will handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child sustained an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of medical professionals during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be legally entitled to financial compensation to help cover your expenses.

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to bring a suit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the resources and experience to protect your rights. This includes the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who are able to identify and connect the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can be severe or mild, and affect the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of living. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medication or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us now to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your losses. We can review your case free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we get your case settled or win it.

Exposure to Toxics

As part of their work or the environment they work in People are exposed to toxic substances every day. Unfortunately some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is due to exposure to chemicals could be qualified for compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including toxic solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in infants who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases against several of the largest companies in this industry and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents, such as tetrachloroethylene and toluene (TCE) as well as the exposure to benzene and Vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune can increase the chance of developing cancers in children, including hematopoietic, and birth defects. In addition, prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be associated with various birth defect law firms defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She focuses on complex litigation involving product liability birth defect lawsuits, corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain for families whose lives are devastated by 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.