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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a child is born with a serious medical issue parents could be paying medical bills. If you believe that the birth defect of your child was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, then you could be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can help you pursue justice.

The causes of birth defects

Some birth defects are caused due to changes in the genes or chromosomes. These conditions can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from new mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can impact how the body is formed or how the body functions. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

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, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning), and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and degreasing of metals). It is also possible to be exposed to lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals in the manufacture of products or power plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a developing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For example they may not identify or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or negligently administers a medicine. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have a negative impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC, these conditions can affect any body part or organ.

When the child is born with a birth defect parents usually want to know why the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A skilled birth defect lawyer can assist families to investigate the causes of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only 1 year. Parents must take action quickly when they find a birth defect, and then link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It is beneficial to have more time to process the devastating moment of learning that an infant has a birth defect lawsuit defect or injury but this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is crucial to work with an experienced birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risks of childbirth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If your child suffered an injury because of the negligence or carelessness of a medical professional 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 will assist you in determining whether or not you have grounds for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties accountable. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, and includes the services of specially trained medical and scientific experts to determine and link your child's condition with chemical exposure or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be a source of uncertainty in their severity and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice, or by exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental factors, our firm will provide you with expert insight and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to begin the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We can review your case for free of cost and without any obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these toxins are known to cause birth defect (teratogens) and could harm babies. Parents who believe that the birth defect of their child is a result of exposure to chemicals may be eligible for compensation.

One of the most frequent birth defects that can be caused by chemical exposure during pregnancy. Certain of these chemicals, including harmful solvents found in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in unborn babies. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

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

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complicated product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.