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Birth Defect Lawyers

If a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents could be burdened with medical bills. If your child has a birth defect caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be entitled to compensation.

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

Birth Defects and Causes

Certain birth defects are caused by changes in the genes or chromosomes. These issues can be passed down from parents with these abnormalities or can result from new mutations in fertilized eggs. These problems can affect the way the body functions or is formed. These genetic issues may be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environment during the fetal stage. These include chemicals and toxins like those found in industrial solvents such as benzene, Trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). These include exposure to heavy metals, such as mercury, arsenic, and lead employed in the production and power plants. These harmful chemicals, also known as teratogens cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance they may fail to diagnose or Birth defect lawsuits treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or even after the baby is born. A doctor may be negligent if he or prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or in a way that is not appropriate for the medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be brought against the doctor who is responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit could also be filed against an employer if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can affect any body part.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. Medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical substances are 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 lawsuit against those responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is just one year. Parents must act quickly once they identify a birth defect, and birth defect lawsuits link it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card payments as well as other evidence, can aid in your claim for compensation.

It would be beneficial to have more time to process the traumatic event of discovering an infant has an injury or birth defect however this isn't an option when you are attempting to file an legal claim. It is essential to consult with a seasoned birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who can handle all the previous steps quickly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advancements have significantly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. However, birth accidents and birth defects are possible. If you believe that medical professionals were negligent or careless during pregnancy, birth and labor, your child could be suffering an injury. You could be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can assist you in determining whether you have a valid reason to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the knowledge and resources to defend your rights, including the services of specialized medical and scientific experts who can identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can vary in severity and impact the lifespan of a child, appearance, and quality of life. If your child's condition was caused by medical malpractice or exposure to prescription medications or toxic chemicals, or environmental circumstances, our firm can offer you professional insight and guidance on the merits of a claim. Contact us now to start the process of obtaining the compensation you deserve for your losses. We can examine your case at no charge and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and can harm babies. Parents who believe that their child has an abnormal birth result due to chemical exposure may 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 industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a variety of birth defects in newborn children. Our firm has successfully dealt with a number of cases against the biggest companies globally in these cases, resulting in billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In utero 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 developing childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. In addition, prescription medications such as selective serotonin receptor inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with 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 suffering and pain of families whose lives have been devastated through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to the practice of law in New York and New Jersey.