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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical condition parents could be covered in medical bills. If you believe that your child's birth defect was the result of negligence in the medical field or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

A Hudson, NY birth defects lawyer can assist you in pursuing justice.

Birth Defects: Causes

Certain birth defects can occur as a result of genetic changes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from mutations in fertilized eggs. These issues may affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic problems can be mild or serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment 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 degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. It is also possible to be exposed to arsenic, lead, mercury or other heavy metals utilized in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens, and they can cause serious harm to the developing baby.

Medical professionals may cause birth defects due to negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or treat a mother's problem during pregnancy, or even after the child is delivered. A doctor may be negligent if they prescribe medication that may cause birth defects, or administer medication improperly. A medical malpractice claim may be filed against the doctor who committed 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 its appearance or function. According to the CDC these conditions can affect any body part.

When the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know why the condition developed. The most frequent causes of these diseases are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemicals. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families discover the causes of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those responsible.

Birth injuries usually have a limitation period of only one year. Parents must act quickly once they spot a birth defect and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payment records, along with other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

While it would be ideal to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with a birth injury or defect it is not an option to consider when filing an official case. This is why it is crucial to work with a knowledgeable birth defect and birth injury attorney who can manage all the preceding steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medicine have drastically reduced the risk of childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If you believe a medical professional was negligent or careless during the pregnancy, delivery or labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

A birth defect lawyer at Levy Konigsberg, LLP can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason for a lawsuit against a doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the experience and resources to defend your rights. This includes the assistance of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect the problem of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can vary in severity and can affect the appearance of a child's face, quality of life, and expected life span. If your child's condition was a result of medical negligence, or by exposure to prescription drugs or toxic chemicals, as well as environmental factors, our firm can provide expert advice and advice on the merits of a lawsuit. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your damages. We will review your case for free of cost and with no obligation. We only receive payment if we win your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxic substances on a regular basis due to their jobs or in their environments. Unfortunately some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defect law firm defects (teratogens) and can cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an abnormal birth result due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

Pregnancy-related exposure to chemicals is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Certain substances which include toxic solvents that are utilized in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a variety of birth defects in unborn children. Our firm has dealt with cases against several of the largest companies in this sector, and won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well known that exposure to organic solvents, like tetrachloroethylene 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. SSRIs and other prescription medications like selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), have also been linked to numerous birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits as well as corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated by their wrongful conduct. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.