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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 is suffering from an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you may be eligible for compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects are the result of mutations in genes or the chromosomes. These issues may be passed down from parents who have these disorders or result from a mutation in a fertilized ovum. These problems can affect the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be minor or even serious.

Birth defects can also be caused by environmental factors during the fetal growth. These include chemicals and toxins such as those in industrial solvents like benzene, trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning) and perchloroethylene (used to strip paint and in painting and metal degreasing). These can also lead to exposure to arsenic, lead mercury, and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These harmful substances are referred to as teratogens and may cause serious harm to the developing baby.

A medical professional could cause a birth defect because of incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health problem during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor may be negligent if he / prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect or improperly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be brought against the physician responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can also be brought against a company if they expose a pregnant employee to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are changes in the structure of the body that have a negative impact on its function or appearance. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to understand the cause of a birth defect. The most frequent causes of these problems are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. An experienced birth defect lawyer can help families to investigate the causes of birth defects and pursue a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a time limit of just one year. Parents must act swiftly once they spot an anomaly in the birth, and link it to the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, will help you support your claim for compensation.

While it's nice to have more time processing the trauma of learning that a child is born with defects or birth injuries but this isn't an option in a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to find a reputable birth defect lawyer and a birth injury lawyer who will take care of all the preceding steps efficiently.

Product Liability

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

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can assist you in determining whether you are entitled to sue your doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the experience and resources required to protect your rights, including the services of highly 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 affect the lifespan of a child appearance, appearance, as well as the quality of life. If your child's condition was the result of medical malpractice or exposure to prescription drugs, toxic chemicals, or environmental elements, our firm is able to provide expert advice and advice on the advantages of a claim. Contact us today to start the process of seeking compensation for your losses. We will review your case for you without charge or obligation. We only get paid when we succeed in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to toxins and chemicals on a daily basis in their jobs or surroundings. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been found to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child's birth defect is a result of exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

Chemical exposure during pregnancy is among the most significant causes of birth defects. Some of these substances such as toxic solvents that are used in the manufacturing of semiconductors, are known to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled a number of cases against the largest companies globally in these cases, resulting in billions 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 likelihood of developing childhood cancers including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription drugs such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a Partner at Phillips & Paolicelli. She is a specialist in complex product liability litigation including birth defect lawsuits and corporate defendants who cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been 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.