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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents can be overwhelmed by medical bills when their baby is sick at birth. If your child has an abnormality in birth that was caused by medical malpractice or by exposure to certain drugs, you could be able to claim compensation.

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

The causes of birth defects

Certain birth defects occur because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents with these disorders or result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These problems can affect how the body develops or the way that the body functions. These genetic issues can be either mild or severe.

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

A medical professional can cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, not diagnosing or treating the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the child is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes medication that could cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice lawsuits can be filed against the doctor who is responsible for the error. A birth injury lawsuit can be brought against an employer who puts pregnant workers in a position in which they are exposed to dangerous substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that have an adverse impact on its appearance, function or function. According to the CDC they can be affecting any body part or.

Parents often want to understand why a birth defect was created. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most common causes. A birth defect lawyer with experience can assist families in determining the causes of birth defects and then file a lawsuit against those who are responsible.

In the majority of instances, the statutes of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth defect lawyer injuries is only one year. Parents must act swiftly once they discover an anomaly in the birth, and then link it to the injury. Gathering bills, receipts and credit card payments, along with other evidence, can assist in supporting your claim for compensation.

Although it would be ideal to have more time for dealing with the shock of discovering that a child is born with defects or birth injuries however, this is not an available option when filing a legal claim. It is important to work with an experienced birth defect and birth injury lawyer who is able to handle all the previous steps promptly.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risks associated with childbirth. Birth defects and injuries are still possible. If your child suffered an injury as a result of the negligence or carelessness of an medical professional during pregnancy, labor and birth, you could be entitled to financial compensation to cover your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's birth defect lawyers can help you determine whether you have the right to pursue a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to defend your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can identify and connect the condition of your child with chemical exposure.

Birth defects can vary in severity, and can impact the appearance of children, their quality of life, as well as their expected life expectancy. Our firm can provide professional guidance and advice on the merits a claim in the event that your child's illness is the result of medical negligence, prescription medications, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your damages. We will review your case for you without cost or obligation. We only get paid when we are successful in your case or settle it.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed to chemicals and toxins on daily basis in their jobs or in their surroundings. Unfortunately some of these chemicals can cause birth defects (teratogens) and may 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 most frequent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are believed to cause birth defects in babies born without. Our firm has dealt with cases against some of the biggest companies in this field and secured billions of dollars in settlement agreements.

In in utero exposure to organic solvents such as toluene Trichloroethylene (TCE) and tetrachloroethylene (PCE) in addition to benzene and vinyl chloride at Camp Lejeune, are known to increase the risk of children developing birth defects and hematopoietic tumors. SSRIs and other prescription medications such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have also been linked to various birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on complex product liability litigation and birth defect lawsuits against corporations who cause distress and suffering of families who's lives have been destroyed through their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School, and is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey.