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Birth Defect Lawyers

Parents may be overwhelmed by medical bills if a baby is sick at birth. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you may be able to claim compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defect lawsuit defects happen because of changes in genes or the chromosomes. These disorders can be passed down from parents who have these abnormalities or can result from mutations in a fertilized egg. These issues can alter the way that the body functions or develops. These genetic issues can be either minor or severe.

There are also birth defects that are caused by things in the environment during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, including the ones found in industrial solvents (such as benzene), trichloroethylene used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene that is used in the process of painting and degreasing metals) can cause birth defects. There is also exposure to lead, arsenic, mercury and other heavy metals in manufacturing or at power plants. These toxic substances are known as teratogens and may cause serious harm to a growing baby.

Medical professionals can cause birth defects through negligence. For instance, they may fail to identify or treat a mother's health issue during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if he / prescribes a medication that may cause birth defects or improperly administers a medication. A medical malpractice claim could be brought against the doctor who caused the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be brought against a company if they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes to the body that can have negative consequences on its appearance, function or function. These conditions can be severe and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

Parents often want to know the causes of birth defects. The most common causes for these disorders are medical negligence or exposure to teratogen chemical. A knowledgeable birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and bring a lawsuit against the parties responsible.

In the majority of cases, the statute of limitations for medical malpractice cases involving birth injury is only one year. This means that parents have to act swiftly after identifying a birth defect and linking it to the underlying cause of the injury. The collection of receipts, bills, and credit card payments, as well as other evidence, can help you support your claim for compensation.

It would be helpful to have more time to process the traumatic moment of finding out that an infant has a birth defect or injury but this isn't an option when it comes to filing an action in court. This is why it is critical to find a reputable birth defect and birth injury attorney who can handle the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

Modern technology and medical advances have greatly reduced the risk associated with birth. However birth injuries and birth defects are possible. If you believe medical professionals were negligent or careless during the delivery, pregnancy or labor, your child may be suffering an injury. You may be entitled to compensation for your losses.

Levy Konigsberg's lawyers for birth defects can help you determine if you have grounds to sue the doctor, hospital and other parties involved. Our team has the expertise and resources to safeguard your rights. This includes the services of scientific and medical experts who can detect and connect the condition of your child to exposure to chemicals.

Birth defects can range in severity, and can impact the appearance of a child, their quality of life, as well as their expected life span. Our firm will provide you with expert guidance and information on the merits a claim when your child's condition is the result of medical negligence, prescription drugs or exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental factors. Contact us today to start the process of obtaining compensation for your injuries. We will review your case without charge or obligation. We only receive a fee when we settle or win your case.

Toxic Exposure

Many people are exposed toxins and chemicals on a every day basis as a result of their jobs or environments. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals have been proven to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe their child is suffering from an issue with birth due to exposure to chemicals might be eligible for compensation.

One of the most prevalent causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Certain of these substances include toxic solvents, such as those used in the industry of manufacturing semiconductors have been proven to cause a range of birth defects in children who are not yet born. Our firm has handled cases involving some of the biggest companies in this field, and won billions 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 childhood hematopoietic cancers and birth defects. Additionally, prescription medicines such as selective serotonin-reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have been found to be linked with a variety of birth defects.

Victoria Phillips is a partner at Phillips & Paolicelli, focusing on the complex litigation involving product liability and birth defect lawsuits against corporate defendants who cause the distress and suffering of families who have suffered by their negligence. She is a graduate of Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.