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Birth Defect Lawyers

When a baby is born with a serious medical issue parents may end up paying medical costs. If your child has a birth defect that was caused by medical negligence or exposure to certain drugs, you could be entitled to compensation.

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

Causes of Birth Defects

Some birth defects happen because of mutations in genes or chromosomes. These problems can be passed on from parents who have these disorders or result from a new mutation in an ovum that has been fertilized. These problems can affect how the body is created or how the body works. These genetic issues may be minor or even serious.

There are also birth defects that are caused by the environmental factors during fetal development. Chemicals and toxins, like those in industrial solvents (such as benzene) and trichloroethylene (used in dry cleaning, and perchloroethylene used in degreasing metals and painting) can cause birth defects. These can include exposure to heavy metals like mercury, arsenic, and lead that are used in power and manufacturing plants. These toxic substances, also known as teratogens, can cause serious harm to a growing baby.

A medical professional may cause a birth defect due to incompetence, for example, failing to diagnose or treat the mother's health issues during pregnancy or after the baby is born. A doctor could be negligent if prescribes a medication that could cause a birth defect, or incorrectly administers a medication. Medical malpractice claims can be filed against the doctor who was responsible for the negligence. A birth injury lawsuit may also be filed against an employer in the event that they expose pregnant employees to harmful substances.

Medical Malpractice

Birth defects are structural changes in the body that adversely affect its appearance or function. These conditions vary in severity and can affect any part of the body, according to the CDC.

If the child is born with a birth defect, parents often want to know how the condition developed. Medical negligence or exposures to teratogen chemicals are the most frequent causes. A seasoned birth defect lawyer can help families find the cause of birth defects and file a lawsuit against those accountable.

Birth injuries typically have a statute of limitation of only one year. Parents should act swiftly when they discover an issue with their birth and connect it to the injury. Documenting receipts, bills, and credit card transactions, along with other evidence, can aid in proving your claim for compensation.

While it is nice to have more time dealing with the shock of discovering that a child was born with an injury or defect at birth but this isn't an available option when filing a legal claim. This is why it's crucial to partner with a skilled birth defect attorney and a birth injury attorney who will take care of all the preceding actions in a timely manner.

Product Liability

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

A birth defect lawyer from Levy Konigsberg LLP can help you determine whether you have a valid reason to file a lawsuit against the doctor, hospital, and other parties responsible. Our team has the expertise and resources required to protect your rights, including the assistance of specially trained medical and scientific experts to identify and connect your child's condition with exposure to chemicals or other environmental factors.

Birth defects can be severe or mild and impact the child's life expectancy appearance, appearance, and quality of life. Our firm will provide you with expert advice and guidance on the merits a claim if your child's condition is a result of medical negligence, prescription medication, toxic chemical exposure, or environmental factors. Contact us now to begin the process of recovering compensation for your losses. We are able to examine your case at no cost and without obligation. We only receive a fee if we win or settle your case.

Toxic Exposure

As part of their work or their environment People are exposed to harmful substances every day. Unfortunately, some of these chemicals are known to cause birth defects (teratogens) and may cause harm to babies. Parents who believe that their child has a birth defect that is related to exposure to chemicals could be entitled to compensation.

One of the main causes of birth defects is exposure to chemicals during pregnancy. Some of these substances, like harmful solvents in the semiconductor industry are known to cause birth defects in newborn babies. Our firm has handled cases against some of the largest companies in this sector and has won billions in settlement agreements.

It is well-known that exposure to organic solvents like tetrachloroethylene, and toluene (TCE) as well as vinyl chloride and benzene at Camp Lejeune can increase the risk of childhood cancers, including hematopoietic, as well as birth defects. SSRIs and other prescription medicines 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 that cause suffering and pain to families whose lives have been devastated due to their negligence. She graduated magna cumlaude from Williams College and Columbia Law School and is licensed to practice law in New York and New Jersey.